Another 26 women sue Endeavor Health and gynecologist Fabio Ortega, convicted of sexual abuse

Another 26 women filed lawsuits against former gynecologist Dr. Fabio Ortega and Endeavor Health this week, with many alleging the doctor sexually assaulted them and that Endeavor failed to protect them.

A total of 60 former patients have now sued Ortega, Endeavor and/or Swedish Hospital, where Ortega previously worked.

... Attorneys Tamara Holder, Johanna Raimond and Stephan Blandin, who represent most of the women who have filed lawsuits, including 25 brought this week, have asked the Illinois attorney general and the office of outgoing Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to criminally investigate the troubled doctor and Endeavor, saying hundreds of additional women have come forward since Ortega pleaded guilty in 2021.

Read more of Lisa Schencker and Emily Hoerner's reporting on the ongoing lawsuits against Dr. Fabio Ortega and Endeavor Health in the Chicago Tribune.