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Sexual Abuse by Authority Figures: Holding Doctors, Teachers, and Institutions Accountable
Sexual abuse by trusted professionals—doctors, educators, and coaches—continues to make headlines across Michigan, prompting many victims to turn to Michigan Sexual Abuse Attorneys for helpl These are individuals granted access and authority over vulnerable people, including children. When they exploit that trust, the damage is immense—not just physically and emotionally, but socially and institutionally. Even more alarming is how often the organizations that employ or endorse these individuals fail to act, ignore red flags, or shield abusers.
At Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys, we’ve seen how deep the pain of betrayal runs, and we’ve built a reputation for holding not just perpetrators fully accountable—but also the systems that protect them.
Article: Understanding Sexual Assault from a Trusted Person or a Person in Power or Authority
Recent Sexual Abuse Cases in Michigan
The “Hockey Doc” – Dr. Zvi Levran
Dr. Zvi Levran, a urologist from Farmington Hills with close ties to youth hockey teams, was sentenced to 15 to 40 years in prison after pleading no contest to 28 counts of criminal sexual conduct, according to the prosecution. Levran used his position as a team doctor to abuse young male hockey players, often under the guise of medical care. Despite early red flags and multiple victims, he remained active in youth sports for decades.
Dr. Oumair Aejaz – Rochester Hills Pediatrician
Another devastating case involves Dr. Oumair Aejaz, a Rochester Hills doctor who faces charges for sexually assaulting a five-year-old and secretly recording child patients. Aejaz had privileges at major healthcare institutions including DMC Sinai Grace and Henry Ford Macomb, and lawsuits now allege those hospitals failed to act on warning signs.
Birch Run High School Teacher – Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
In education, a former Birch Run High School teacher is being sued for alleged sexual harassment of a student. The lawsuit alleges repeated inappropriate behavior and institutional inaction, putting other students at risk.
How Institutions Fail—and Why They Must Be Held Liable
Hospitals, school districts, sports organizations, and other institutions are legally and ethically responsible for vetting, supervising, and disciplining their employees. When these systems break down, abuse is not just possible—it’s predictable.
These failures can make them legally liable under negligent supervision—something Michigan Sexual Abuse Attorneys are trained to identify and challenge.
At Giroux Pappas, we investigate how institutions:
- Ignore or cover up complaints
- Fail to report abuse to authorities
- Reassign known offenders rather than terminate them
- Lack proper policies or training to detect sexual abuse
These failures can make them legally liable under negligent supervision, vicarious liability, and institutional negligence claims.
Our Experience Representing Victims of Sexual Abuse
Our team of Michigan Sexual Abuse Attorneys has decades of experience representing survivors of sexual abuse across the state. . We’ve handled cases involving:
- Doctors and medical professionals
- Therapists and mental health professionals
- Store Security Guards
- Police Officers
- Teachers and school employees
- Clergy members
- Coaches and youth leaders
- Attorneys
We understand the trauma and complexity of these cases and are committed to protecting victims’ privacy, pursuing full accountability, and fighting for the justice they deserve. Read More here about when you should contact a sexual assault attorney.
You Are Not Alone. We Can Help.
If you or a loved one has suffered from sexual abuse by someone in a position of authority, you are not alone. As dedicated Michigan Sexual Abuse Attorneys at Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys, we will listen, support, and act. . We are relentless in holding abusers—and the systems that failed to stop them—responsible.