$4.9M Awarded to Women Who Allege Sexual Assault by a Massage Therapist

A Yavapai County Superior Court jury awarded $4.9 million to two women who allege they were sexually assaulted during massages at a Sedona spa. The women say they suffered physical, emotional and psychological trauma after receiving massages from Aaron Frank Orrico at Namti Spa in 2016. The 48-year-old former massage therapist has pending criminal charges related to the allegations. One of the women, who lives in Massachusetts and is identified in court documents as "M.N.," said Orrico touched and fondled her genitals during a massage in February 2016. She told him, "no thanks," and she alleges he whispered in her ear, "I hope I didn't offend you." She reported the incident to the spa and to...

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Medical Malpractice, Sex With Patients and Misconduct: What to Know About Your Doctor

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Some New York doctors accused of unprofessional conduct in other states are practicing without a blemish on their records, exposing patients to harm. That’s one of the many findings of a USA TODAY Network investigation of more than 250 doctors across the country who surrendered their licenses in one state to protect their reputations and relocate to another state. The probe comes after The Journal News/lohud exposed flaws in state physician records in New York, as well as concerns about regulators showing clemency to doctors to ensure they keep practicing medicine. What follows are tips for patients who want to learn more about their doctors, along...

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$4.9M Awarded to Women Who Allege Sexual Assault by a Massage Therapist

Medical Malpractice, Sex With Patients and Misconduct: What to Know About Your Doctor