At the time of the allegations Dr. Clayton's had already been reprimanded by the state medical boards in both North Carolina and Florida for past allegations of sexual abuse. Hospital That Employed Doctor Accused of Sexual Abuse and Trafficking May Face Lawsuits from His Victims. Ben Andreozzi, a leading attorney representing victims of sexual abuse, believes Dr. Clayton's checkered past could be trouble for his employer. Dr. Clayton's medical board records reveal a history of over prescribing pain killers and addictive medications. "In my experience, jurors don't have any sympathy when powerful organizations look the other way and fail to protect sexual abuse victims."

Source: Los Angeles Times May 25, 2023 19:33 UTC