Can a chiropractor be sued if I feel that I was harassed by him?

My firm successfully sued a chiropractor in a similar situation just last year.

If you can prove it, yes. You could also bring criminal charges.

You do have grounds to sue, yes. Your problem is going to be finding a lawyer to take the case. You only have one year to sue.

Anyone can be sued for anything, that is the short answer. The real questions is: Do you have a case worth pursuing against this chiropractor. The answer is: That depends. You have a right not to be harassed or touched inappropriately by the chiropractor. I don't know what kind of touching this chiro did or what affect it has had on you and those two variables are very important in a sexual assault / battery case. A case where a chiropractor brushed against a woman's breast more than once is a difficult case in which to prove that he did so on purpose (if he denied it) and would likely result in minimal damages (would it require counseling? How much? It depends on the individual and her circumstances). A case where the chiropractor forcibly sexually assaulted a female patient resulting in injury is easier to prove and worth more money because it could lead to more significant trauma. An attorney evaluating your case will want to hear all of the facts to try and determine if it is provable and whether it is a case worth pursuing. Civil lawsuits are about compensating the plaintiff for their damages. If there are no damages or minimal damages there is no reason to incur the cost of litigation. If there are significant damages, but the defendant has no money to pay and no insurance that will pay, there is no reason to incur the cost of litigation. Civil litigation is also a long and sometimes painful process. Cases can take years to resolve and can re-open wounds repeatedly. It takes a plaintiff with a significant amount of dedication to her cause to pursue a case and see it through to the finish. Only when all of these stars align is it worth your time to pursue a civil lawsuit against a potential defendant.

You should report him to the Medical Board in Helena if you truly believe he/she is a pervert. Be prepared to prove what you claim. But if he has abused you then others probably too.

First, you can report him to the department of licensing. And yes, you can bring suit.

You should consult with a plaintiff's attorney who handles sexual harassment cases for specific legal advice and direction.

What does inappropriately touched mean? Chiropractors touch people. That is what they do. If you think the touching was overtly sexual then you may have a claim. I would report him first to the state chiropractic assn office in Raleigh. They should investigate. If there is a local office, report it to the local office as well. If he abused you he may have abused others. Probably so. See if you can find a pattern if you know other patients who treat there.

Difficult to prove unless you have a witness or admission. I don't doubt that you have suffered due to his actions, but without physical injury, loss of income or medical expenses, a damage award is not likely to be substantial. Report him to the State Department of Health, they do take it seriously.