Ramon Garcia, a former medical assistant at Carbon Health Urgent Care in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 5-10 years in prison, followed by three years of probation, after pleading guilty to posing as a nurse and sexually assaulting over a dozen women. The court also deemed Garcia a sexually violent predator, requiring lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Prosecutors revealed that Garcia performed unauthorized medical exams and tests, even offering a discounted physical before assaulting a victim on March 9, 2024. Several victims confronted Garcia in court, expressing their pain and resilience. While 13 women have come forward, authorities believe more victims may exist and encourage them to seek justice.
The criminal investigation underscores the importance of medical facility oversight and victim advocacy in holding predators accountable.
Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Carbon Health and Ramon Garcia for Alleged Sexual Assault
A civil lawsuit has been filed against Carbon Health Medical Group and former medical assistant Ramon Garcia, alleging negligence and misconduct. The lawsuit, brought by Hoffman, Sternberg, Karpf & Lynch, LLC., and Stampone, O’Brien, Dilsheimer, Holloway, claims that Carbon Health failed to properly supervise and train staff, allowing Garcia to pose as a nurse and allegedly assault female patients.
The legal action stems from a March 9, 2024, incident where Garcia is accused of sexually assaulting a patient during a pre-employment physical at Carbon Health Urgent Care. The lawsuit details how Garcia manipulated the system to conduct an unauthorized examination, during which he allegedly assaulted the victim. He later falsified medical documents by signing off on the physical using a fraudulent doctor’s signature.
This case highlights the critical importance of thorough background checks, medical facility oversight in ensuring patient safety. When healthcare institutions fail to properly screen and supervise employees, they may be held liable for negligence. Victims of medical malpractice and sexual assault in medical settings may have legal options to seek compensation for physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, and other damages.
Victims of medical malpractice, institutional failure, and/or sexual assault deserve justice – If you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice or sexual assault, consulting a personal injury attorney can help ensure accountability and justice. Contact Anzalone & Doyle Trial Lawyers today for a free consultation regarding your potential case.
Further resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673.
