Surgeon Ordered to Pay $21M for Privacy Violations

A Toronto plastic surgeon faces a $21.5 million judgment after a judge condemned him for secretly installing 24 hidden cameras in his clinic—filming patients in consultation rooms and recovery areas without consent or warning. The court called his actions “reprehensible,” saying he prioritized his own interests over patient privacy and abused his position of trust. Despite claiming the cameras were for security, the judge found his explanations disingenuous, especially after patients testified they felt violated and humiliated, unaware they were being filmed. Twelve former patients spoke out, with eleven recalling undressing for exams without knowing they were being recorded. The judge emphasized patients have a reasonable expectation of privacy and ordered the surgeon to pay $21.5 million in damages plus $1 million in punitive damages, sending a clear message about the critical importance of ethical conduct and patient privacy in medical settings. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48a5b5f52d61d266