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Philadelphia Doctor Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuits
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Allegations and Civil Actions
Three women filed civil lawsuits against Dr. Herbert Tisnower, a physician who formerly operated Sol Family Medicine on the 1800 block of South 65th Street in Southwest Philadelphia. The complaint alleges that Tisnower sexually assaulted the women during medical appointments, beginning with unsolicited comments about their bodies and escalating to non-consensual penetration without gloves. One plaintiff also alleges that Tisnower requested to perform oral sex. All three women reported the incidents to police; a Special Victims investigation was opened in at least one case, but no criminal charges were filed. The lawsuits were filed in January, and two additional plaintiffs later filed paperwork indicating intent to sue, though those claims have not yet been detailed in court filings.
Settlement Outcomes
As the trial date approached, Tisnower reached settlements with the three original plaintiffs totaling $100,000. The agreements contain no admission of wrongdoing, and a protection-from-sexual-violence order that one plaintiff had sought was subsequently dropped. The women have said the settlements fell short of their desired outcomes, emphasizing a wish for acknowledgment, arrest, an apology, and treatment for the doctor.
Official Responses
An attorney representing Dr. Tisnower stated that the doctor denies any wrongdoing. When approached outside his Fairmount residence, Tisnower declined to discuss the allegations, saying he did not want to talk about anything. Law enforcement records confirm that a Special Victims investigation was conducted, but the lack of criminal charges indicates that prosecutors did not find sufficient evidence to proceed.
Impact on Victims and Community
Both plaintiffs disclosed ongoing mental-health challenges and noted that Tisnower prescribed medication to them. Their statements underscore a broader concern about patient safety and accountability within the local medical community. The settlements, while providing monetary compensation, have not resolved the plaintiffs’ broader demands for criminal accountability and systemic change.
