A Utah gynecologist is being sued by 83 different women who claimed he sexually abused and battered them over the course of 40 years.
Dr. David H. Broadbent, 74, faces a civil suit from the dozens of Jane Does regarding his work at his practice in Provo, a college town 45 miles south of Salt Lake City.
The allegations, which span four decades, included that he abused and battered women while examining them and preyed upon them for sexual pleasure, even moaning while doing it some cases.
The women suing in Utah's 4th District said they felt 'ashamed', 'disgusted' and 'vulnerable' according to the suit.
One of the Jane Does, who goes by H.P., resembles many of the plaintiffs' experience: She claims Broadbent, during an appointment in July 2020, pulled her by the legs without warning her in a sexual manner and then inserted a speculum.
According to H.P., he quickly removed the medical device and had only his fingers inside of her.
A Utah gynecologist, Dr. David H. Broadbent (pictured) is being sued by 83 different women who claimed he sexually abused and battered them over the course of 40 years
The allegations, which span four decades, included that Broadbent abused and battered women while examining them and preyed upon them for sexual pleasure
'Dr. David H. Broadbent took advantage of his position, Plaintiffs' vulnerability, and that relationship of trust as he sexually battered and abused Plaintiffs and numerous other women over the course of four decades,' the suit claims.
This Jane Doe had little experience with gynecological exams and zero context for what Broadbent had done, so she continued seeing him at least two more times, when his behavior persisted, including
