Reaction to sentencing of Batavia chiropractor for exploiting patients with hidden cameras

Attorneys for multiple victims of David Hanson call his conduct reprehensible and life-altering

(CHICAGO, November 10, 2026) – The legal team representing multiple victims exploited by chiropractor David Hanson is deeply satisfied with his criminal sentence of 60 years in prison for producing and disseminating child sexual abuse material. In his criminal plea in Kane County, the State’s Attorney’s Office said Hanson secretly recorded innocent patients, often undressed, in a room used for red light or near-infrared light therapy at his practice in Batavia, IL. Romanucci & Blandin, a national trial firm based in Chicago with extensive experience representing survivors of sexual abuse by teachers, clergy, scout leaders and other figures in positions of trust and authority, represents multiple individuals – including three generations within one family - with concerns that their privacy or that of their loved ones has been violated by this medical provider. The firm continues its civil investigation into this matter, which it announced in November 2025.

This case is disturbingly similar to recent allegations of secret video recordings of young female employees in a bathroom of a suburban ice cream shop in Addison, IL. Romanucci & Blandin filed a civil complaint against the Flavor Frenzy ice cream shop and its owner on behalf of 11 female plaintiffs in 2025. The store owner is also criminally charged in that case.

“The deceptive decisions by David Hanson to exploit female patient after female patient are reprehensible and are life-altering for each of them. The violation of their trust has reverberations throughout their lives,” said Antonio M. Romanucci, Founding Partner of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC. “We are pleased with the court’s sentence, which acknowledges that our clients and others were violated by a predator without their awareness or consent. We hope his criminal sentence brings some measure of closure to these victims. We will continue to pursue civil justice with every means available to us.”

Anyone with information or concerns is encouraged to contact Romanucci & Blandin at 312-458-1000 or intakes@rblaw.net.

About Romanucci & Blandin, LLC

Romanucci & Blandin is a Chicago-based national trial practice committed to fighting for victims of negligence, abuse and wrongful death. For nearly 30 years, we have secured more than $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients - many for millions of dollars and others record-setting awards. Our experience ranges from mass shootings, civil rights and police misconduct to medical malpractice, sexual abuse, motor vehicle accidents or workplace injury cases involving individual or institutional negligence. Romanucci & Blandin is a valuable legal resource to individuals and groups of people who have been injured by others’ wrongdoing. Referring attorneys and clients say several factors differentiate our firm: Our record of success, depth of experience, talented and dedicated legal team, tireless preparation and strategic use of communications to fight for the rights of those whose lives have been changed forever. We are different from other personal injury firms in that our work does not stop when a verdict or settlement is secured. We are often inspired by our clients’ experiences and commit resources to create change in our communities. For more information about Romanucci & Blandin, please visit www.rblaw.net or call (312) 458-1000.