Judge Grants Preliminary Approval To Class Action Suit Against USC, Former Gynecologist

A Los Angeles federal judge Wednesday gave preliminary approval to the $215 million class-action settlement with women who say they were sexually abused by former University of Southern California gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall.

The class includes as many as 17,000 women seen by Tyndall at the USC Student Health Center between August 1989 and June 2016.

“We are pleased that the court has granted preliminary approval,” the plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a joint statement. “This settlement gives every single woman who saw Tyndall a choice in how they want to participate and hold USC accountable, while also forcing the school to change to ensure this doesn’t happen again. The judge’s order is an important step toward providing each survivor the relief and measure of closure she deserves, and we look forward to obtaining final approval.” read more »

Court OKs preliminary $215 million settlement over gynecologist's alleged sexual misconduct

A court granted preliminary approval to a $215 million settlement for a federal class action lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse by a former gynecologist at the University of Southern California

Because of the court's preliminary approval, the university can give official notice to George Tyndall's former patients, according to the USC's interim president Wanda M. Austin.

A USC lawyer told CNN last year that as many as 17,000 women could qualify for the class action settlement. read more »

FAQ Regarding George Tyndall Class Action Settlement

On June 13, 2019 the court granted preliminary approval of a $215 million federal class action settlement for patients of Dr. George Tyndall’s who received women’s health services while he was affiliated with USC. The settlement provides every affected individual the opportunity for a fair and respectful resolution, and it contains additional reforms that will build upon the impactful changes we have already made to strengthen our university. read more »