Dr. Reginald Archibald Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Reginald Archibald & Rockefeller University Hospital Abuse

From the 1940s to the 1980s, Dr. Reginald Archibald worked as a pediatric endocrinologist at Rockefeller University Hospital in New York City. He studied and treated issues related to childhood growth and maturation.

Dr. Archibald allegedly sexually abused hundreds of young patients during their appointments. The hospital admittedly waited years to inform former patients about their knowledge of the abuse.

Rockefeller University Hospital reportedly received complaints about Dr. Archibald's misconduct as early as the 1960s — but allowed him to continue working with children unsupervised for decades.

Although Dr. Archibald retired in 1982 and later passed away in 2007, survivors may still be able to file a civil lawsuit against his estate and Rockefeller University for failing to prevent the abuse.

If you or a loved one suffered abuse by Reginald Archibald, Sokolove Law is here to support you and help you work toward closure.

What Did Reginald Archibald Do?

Dr. Reginald Archibald is accused of using his role as a medical specialist to gain the trust of families. Many of his patients were young boys referred to him by their parents for concerns about growth and development.

At the time of the abuse, some of his patients were toddlers, according to court documents.

Medical sexual assault lawsuits against Dr. Archibald claim he:

• Fondled his patients
• Had them masturbate in front of him
• Photographed children in sexually suggestive positions
• Touched patients while they sat naked in his lap
• Took semen samples without any professional reason

Many of the survivors said the abuse happened in Dr. Archibald’s examination room. At least one former patient claimed the doctor drugged and raped him in his private cabin in Canada.

He’s also accused of using his status as a medical professional to get access to children at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in New York City and other local youth groups.

Rockefeller University Hospital & Abuse

Although Archibald retired in 1982 and died in 2007, the Rockefeller Hospital University should have done more to prevent him from abusing patients. As a result, families may also be able to take legal action against the hospital.

Investigations revealed that Rockefeller’s Physician-in-Chief had received multiple complaints from patients about Archibald’s behavior.

The Physician-in-Chief found out about Archibald's questionable examination methods, which included measuring his patients' flaccid and erect penises — but he never terminated the doctor.

Rockefeller University Hospital admitted knowing about the allegations in 2004 and said they contacted the authorities and hired a law firm to investigate. The firm found that Archibald's behavior was "likely" inappropriate, uncovering two reports from the 1990s.

However, Rockefeller did not contact Dr. Archibald's former patients or revoke his honors until 2018 — 14 years after confirming that sexual misconduct had more likely than not occurred.

“To know that they knew about this in 2004 and didn’t reach out to people, it’s absolutely outrageous,” said one former patient of Dr. Archibald.

$22 Million Dr. Reginald Archibald Settlement for Child Abuse

For over two decades, Dr. Reginald Archibald performed physical examinations on children at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in NYC. During his time as a volunteer and later an employee at the club, he reportedly assaulted multiple children, according to court records.

In July 2023, the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club resolved around 140 sexual abuse claims with a $22 Million Reginald Archibald settlement.

A plaintiff in one lawsuit alleges that he still experiences flashbacks and feelings of shame and helplessness due to Reginald Archibald’s actions.

Who Can File a Reginald Archibald Lawsuit?

Former patients who were sexually abused by Dr. Archibald may be able to file a lawsuit against Rockefeller University or Dr. Archibald's estate.

In New York, survivors who were abused while they were under the age of 18 can file a lawsuit until they're 55 years old, thanks to the state's Child Victims Act.

Survivors deserve to have their voices heard, regardless of how long ago the abuse took place.

Call (800) 995-1212 now to see if you may be able to file a Dr. Archibald Rockefeller University abuse lawsuit. It costs nothing to speak with us.

How to File a Rockefeller University Hospital Lawsuit for Abuse

At Sokolove Law, we know how difficult this time can be. That’s why we strive to ensure the litigation process falls on our shoulders — not yours. You deserve compassionate support and a legal team that will help you fight for justice.

Our Rockefeller Hospital abuse lawsuit lawyers can:

• Provide a free case review, so you can find out about your legal options
• Gather evidence to support your case, like medical records, photos, and eyewitness testimonies
• File your civil sexual abuse lawsuit against the former doctor's estate, the hospital, and other responsible parties
• Negotiate a Reginald Archibald settlement with the defendant(s)
• Go to trial if the case doesn’t settle and fight for a verdict on your behalf

We'll make sure your story is heard while doing everything we can to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. Let us fight for you.

Get Help Filing a Doctor Reginald Archibald Lawsuit

If you or a loved one was sexually assaulted by Doctor Reginald Archibald while under his care at Rockefeller University Hospital, you may be able to file a lawsuit for compensation.

At Sokolove Law, our sexual abuse lawyers are committed to helping survivors seek justice.

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