# Weill Cornell sexual abuse settlement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weill-cornell-sexual-abuse-settlement
> Updated: 2026-07-31T15:15:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Weill Cornell Medicine reached a voluntary compliance agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to resolve investigations into the sexual abuse of patients by former urologist Darius Paduch. The settlement includes a civil component of more than $1 billion, with $10 million per year for three years to upgrade the institution’s patient‑safety system and share improvements with other providers. In addition, the school will allocate $30 million to launch an Institute for Safe Patient Care and Patient Empowerment, aimed at early identification and prevention of sexual misconduct. The agreements end the criminal probe and are intended to strengthen oversight and prevent future abuse.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Weill Cornell Medicine reaches $1 B settlement over Paduch abuse

Weill Cornell Medicine agrees to a $1 billion settlement and $30 million patient‑safety upgrade after federal findings of mishandling Darius Paduch’s sexual abuse of patients, including minors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weill-cornell-medicine-reaches-1-b-settlement-over-paduch-abuse

### 2026-07-27: Weill Cornell Medicine agrees $30 million settlement to end federal sexual abuse probe

Weill Cornell Medicine will spend $30 million to create a patient safety institute, ending a federal sexual‑abuse probe after former doctor Darius Paduch was sentenced to life.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weill-cornell-medicine-agrees-30-million-settlement-to-end-federal-sexual-abuse-probe

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