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First Successful Detransitioner Lawsuit Awards $2 Million

2/1/2026

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Fox Varian, a 22-year-old woman who no longer identifies as transgender, was awarded $2 million in a malpractice lawsuit against Kenneth Einhorn (psychologist) and Simon Chin (surgeon), who performed a double mastectomy when she was 16.
The damages include $1.6 million for pain and suffering and $400,000 for future medical expenses.
This case is the first successful detransitioner lawsuit in the United States, potentially influencing gender-affirming surgery practices for minors.

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Story summary

Fox Varian, a 22-year-old woman who no longer identifies as transgender, was awarded $2 million in a malpractice lawsuit against Kenneth Einhorn (psychologist) and Simon Chin (surgeon), who performed a double mastectomy when she was 16.
The damages include $1.6 million for pain and suffering and $400,000 for future medical expenses.
This case is the first successful detransitioner lawsuit in the United States, potentially influencing gender-affirming surgery practices for minors.