Sex Abuse Litigation

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Columbia University

16 reports indexed, newest first.

March 2026

  1. External report confirms Columbia failures; OB-GYN chair and ex-dean step down

    A 156-page external report described a culture of silence that let Hadden's abuse continue; OB-GYN chair Mary D'Alton stepped down and former dean Lee Goldman is retiring.

    Investigation Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by ProPublica

  2. New York attorney general investigates Columbia's handling of Hadden

    The state attorney general's office opened an investigation into how Columbia handled warnings about Hadden.

    Investigation Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by The New York Times

May 2025

  1. Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian reach $750 million Hadden settlement

    A $750 million settlement covering 576 cases pushed total civil payouts related to Hadden above $1 billion.

    Settlement Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by NY1 / AP

February 2025

  1. Eighty more patients sue Columbia and affiliates over Hadden

    Another 80 former patients filed suit against Columbia and affiliated institutions over Hadden's abuse.

    Lawsuit filed Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by Columbia Daily Spectator

November 2023

  1. Columbia announces $100 million fund and notification of 6,500 Hadden patients

    Columbia said it would create a $100 million survivors fund, notify about 6,500 former patients, and commission an external investigation.

    Policy change Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by NY1 / AP

October 2023

  1. Columbia apologizes as it confronts revelations about Hadden

    Columbia leadership issued an apology to Hadden's victims amid pressure from students, faculty and survivors following ProPublica's reporting.

    Policy change Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by ProPublica

  2. Hadden faces hundreds of new abuse claims

    USA Today reported that hundreds of additional former patients had brought new abuse claims involving Hadden and Columbia.

    Lawsuit filed Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by USA Today

September 2023

  1. ProPublica: Columbia ignored warnings and protected Hadden for two decades

    A ProPublica and New York Magazine investigation detailed how Columbia failed to act on complaints and let Hadden return to work after his 2012 arrest.

    Investigation Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by ProPublica

July 2023

  1. Hadden sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

    A federal judge sentenced Hadden to 20 years in prison for his conviction on enticement charges.

    Conviction Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by AP

February 2023

  1. Judge jails Hadden ahead of sentencing

    A federal judge revoked Hadden's bail and ordered him jailed pending sentencing after victims urged detention.

    Conviction Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by AP

January 2023

  1. Federal jury convicts Hadden of luring patients across state lines for abuse

    A federal jury found Hadden guilty of four counts of enticing women to travel to New York for unlawful sexual activity.

    Conviction Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by New York Daily News

October 2022

  1. Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian to pay $165 million to Hadden accusers

    A $165 million settlement with 147 women brought payouts related to Hadden to about $236 million.

    Settlement Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by AP

December 2021

  1. Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian agree to $71.5 million fund for Hadden accusers

    Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian agreed to a $71.5 million settlement with 79 women who accused Hadden.

    Settlement Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by AP

September 2020

  1. Federal prosecutors indict Hadden on enticement charges

    Hadden was arrested on a federal indictment accusing him of abusing dozens of patients from 1993 to 2012 and luring victims across state lines.

    Criminal charges Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by NPR / WAMC

January 2020

  1. Evelyn Yang says she was assaulted by gynecologist Robert Hadden

    Evelyn Yang, wife of presidential candidate Andrew Yang, said publicly that Hadden assaulted her while she was pregnant, renewing scrutiny of the case.

    Allegation Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by The New York Times

October 2019

  1. 19 women accused Columbia gynecologist Robert Hadden; plea deal spared prison

    The Times reported that despite accusations from 19 women, former Columbia OB-GYN Robert Hadden received a 2016 plea deal with no prison time.

    Allegation Columbia University and Dr. Robert HaddenUnited States, New YorkReported by The New York Times