George Tyndall

The University of Southern California has agreed to an $852 million settlement with more than 700 women who have accused the college's longtime campus gynecologist of sexual abuse, officials announced Thursday.

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USC Agrees $852 Million Settlement To End Sex Abuse Litigation

11:03pm March 25, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Added to a separate 2018 settlement of $215 million, the agreement means the university is paying more than $1 billion to clear the lawsuits related to former campus gynecologist George Tyndall.

George Tyndall, pictured in July, voluntarily surrendered his medical license last week. He was arrested and charged with 29 criminal felonies for alleged professional misconduct and sexual battery by fraud, among other charges.

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Ex-USC Doctor Accused Of Sexually Abusing Hundreds Of Women Surrenders Medical License

8:46pm September 10, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"On behalf of California consumers, the Board achieved the highest level of patient protection with the surrender of [George] Tyndall's license," the California Medical Board executive director said.