Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Patient Assault Class Action
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital · Hospital and medical care services · Settlement Reached
About this case
A class action lawsuit alleged that Henry Ford Macomb Hospital was liable for sexual assaults and related misconduct involving patients by Dr. Oumair Aejaz. The lawsuit was filed in 2024 and has settled for $125 million.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
- Product or service
- Hospital and medical care services
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Other
- Reported harm
- Other
Participation information
Settlement Claim
Former patients who were treated, evaluated, or received professional services from Dr. Oumair Aejaz at Henry Ford Health or its hospitals, including Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, between 2018-01-01 and 2024-08-08 may be included. The reported class covers patients whose claims relate to alleged recording, sexual assault, or privacy violations.
The available sources indicate that class members were to use the settlement notice and case website to submit or document claims, but they do not identify a verified current official claim form or filing procedure.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Total settlement amount
- $141,000,000
- Amount per claim
- $5,000
- Payout
- The settlement reportedly provides a $5,000 base payment to each qualifying patient. A supplemental fund of up to $100 million is available to patients who can prove they were recorded or assaulted. Reported additional tiers include approximately $75,000-$275,000 for qualifying recordings without physical contact, $1 million-$2 million for qualifying sexual assault or penetration, and a possible additional $1.5 million after submitting a statement of harm. Actual payments may be reduced or vary,
- Reported proof requirement
- Yes
Sources
- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Patient Assault Class Action
The Detroit News ·