In a recent lawsuit filed against Utah Valley University, two former students are accusing a former healthcare provider of sexual misconduct during medical examinations that took place in 2016 and 2018. The provider is alleged to have engaged in inappropriate, unnecessary medical exams that violated the boundaries of the victims.

If you are a licensed medical professional, accusations of all forms can threaten your career. However, when accusations are this old, knowing how to defend yourself is incredibly confusing. Your livelihood and reputation could be at stake, but what can you provide in court to clear your name?

The Lento Law Firm Professional License Defense Team knows what's at stake and can immediately begin crafting a robust defense against any accusations you face. Call today at (888) 535-3686 or contact us through our website to get started.

Details of the Allegations

This interesting and slightly unsettling case involves two former students of Utah Valley University who have anonymously filed a lawsuit against a former healthcare provider, alleging incidents of sexual misconduct in the 2010s. According to the claims, the accused provider engaged in inappropriate behavior under the guise of medical procedures and routine examinations. The victims entered the university's health center for typical, non-emergency reasons, and they both reported feeling uncomfortable as the provider allegedly pushed for and performed breast exams and pap smears. Only years later did they recognize the incidents as abusive.

When one of these alleged victims reported the incident to campus police in the past, they dismissed the incident, saying there was no valid criminal matter. As of yet, the accused provider has not been charged criminally, and his license remains in good standing.

How Old Allegations Can Still Have an Impact on Your Career

As you likely picked up from the description of the lawsuit, these alleged incidents are old. Many of us can't remember details of what we ate for breakfast a few days ago, but these accusations stem from events all the way back in 2016 and 2018. Now, in the modern day and without formal criminal charges, the provider's reputation, license, and career are at risk.

Often, cases like these are unimaginably challenging to prove or disprove, especially as memories fade, evidence becomes scarce, and context is lost over time. The age of the allegations doesn't necessarily mean they are false, but they highlight an important point: anyone can make an accusation at any time, and while your accuser can remain anonymous, you, as a professional, cannot. Your name, career, and life's work are instantly put under the spotlight, and some exonerating evidence may already be lost to time.

Without immediately responding to accusations, your entire professional standing could unravel, even if the allegations have no merit. Do not let baseless accusations destroy what you've worked so hard to build.

The Lento Law Firm understands how difficult defending against anonymous claims can be—particularly ones that are this old—and we dedicate the necessary time and effort to gathering evidence to clear your name.

Our experienced Professional License Defense Team is ready to help you protect your career and reputation before it's too late. Call today at (888) 535-3686 or contact us through our website to begin defending against serious accusations.