DR. PATRICK CLYNE SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATIONS 

LK Investigating Alleged Sexual Exploitation Involving Dr. Patrick Clyne

Dr. Patrick Clyne, a former California pediatrician, allegedly sexually abused children in his care over several decades, with accusations dating back to 2001.

Levy Konigsberg is investigating claims that children under Dr. Patrick Clyne’s care were sexually abused during medical exams and while in foster care in California. 

Dr. Patrick Clyne served as a pediatrician affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and later the Pediatric Medical Group of Watsonville in California, and also served as a licensed foster parent. He allegedly subjected children to sexually abusive medical examinations and repeatedly abused children placed in his foster home, with allegations spanning from the late 1990s through 2019. Despite numerous reports from social workers, parents, and guardians, Clyne was allowed to continue practicing medicine for years before ultimately surrendering his medical license in 2025.

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Dr. Patrick Clyne’s History of Sexual Abuse

• In May 2026, seven former foster youth filed a lawsuit against Dr. Patrick Clyne and Santa Clara County officials, alleging Clyne sexually abused them during routine medical appointments between 2001 and 2011. The lawsuit alleged county officials concealed the abuse and continued to allow Clyne access to vulnerable children despite receiving reports of misconduct as early as 1996.

• In January 2026, one of the survivors of Dr. Clyne’s abuse reached a $5.5 million settlement with Santa Clara County.  The case, filed in 2020 in California Superior Court, arose from abuse the Plaintiff alleged occurred while in foster care.  From 1995 to 1998, the Plaintiff lived with Clyne, who eventually adopted him. But as a young teen, the Plaintiff fled back to his mother, telling her and a juvenile probation officer that Clyne had repeatedly sexually abused him at the doctor’s home for years, beginning when he was 8 years old.

• In February 2021, through a complaint filed by the California attorney general, the state moved to revoke Clyne’s medical license due to allegations of sexual abuse involving his private practice in Watsonville. 

The accusations, spanning from 2014 to 2019, included claims that Clyne conducted sexually abusive exams on children aged 6 to 16. He allegedly instructed children to walk naked in his office and performed genital examinations without clear medical necessity.

The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office previously stated in 2011 that there was substantial evidence of multiple sexual assaults. The California Department of Social Services barred Clyne from being a foster parent or working in state-licensed care facilities in 2014.

The sexual assault allegations by social workers, parents, guardians, therapists, a juvenile probation officer and staff at two residential group homes, mostly based on the accounts of 13 children placed in his care, mirrored earlier reports dating back to 2001. 

The California State Medical Board finally revoked Dr. Clyne’s medical license effective June 2025. 

• In March 2020, a civil lawsuit was filed in Santa Cruz County Superior Court against Clyne, alleging multiple acts of child sexual abuse against a boy who had lived in his home as a foster child. 

According to the lawsuit, Clyne repeatedly sexually abused the boy, including several instances of sexual fondling and oral copulation. 

The abuse allegedly happened while Clyne worked at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, where he treated and fostered several boys. 

• In April 2019, it was reported that hundreds of pages of filings in the U.S. District Court revealed that Dr. Patrick Clyne allegedly sexually abused ten former patients. 

Clyne allegedly subjected the patients to inappropriate touching and suspicious invasive examinations between 2009 and 2011.

Do I Have a Case?

You may have grounds to file a civil legal action if:

• You were sexually abused by a doctor or medical staff.
• The abuse occurred at any medical facility.
• You were sexually exploited or abused by someone in a position of power within an organization meant to provide support and care.

Levy Konigsberg represents survivors in civil lawsuits that aim to hold medical facilities and other facility operators accountable for their failures to stop abusive staff members and protect patients.

As civil claims, these cases are separate from any criminal proceedings that may arise from abuse and focus instead on holding institutions liable for damages. This means you may still have a claim even if:

• Your abuser is no longer alive.
• Your abuser was never charged with or convicted of a crime.

Recoverable Damages in Sexual Abuse Claims

In addition to providing accountability and a sense of justice, civil sex abuse lawsuits allow survivors to recover financial compensation for their damages, which may include:

• Past medical and mental health expenses
• Future mental health expenses, including therapy, medications, etc.
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish and psychological harm
• Lost income
• Other economic and non-economic damages

California Sexual Abuse Attorneys

Sexual abuse lawsuits, like other claims brought by plaintiffs who seek damages for injuries, are subject to a legal deadline known as the statute of limitations. When the statute of limitations expires, victims are not able to file claims or recover compensation.

Fortunately, California has recognized that the statute of limitations can act as a barrier to justice for sexual abuse survivors, which research has shown can take years or decades to come to terms with their abuse and the damages it had caused. As such, California passed the Child Victims Act in 2019 to extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits.

Under the CA Child Victims Act

• Survivors sexually abused as minors can file claims until age 40 (22 years after turning 18)

Levy Konigsberg is a prominent law firm known for its expertise in representing victims of sexual abuse by doctors or healthcare workers. With a dedicated team of experienced attorneys, they have successfully handled numerous cases, ensuring that survivors receive the justice and compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered sexual abuse by a doctor or healthcare worker, Levy Konigsberg offers compassionate and professional legal support to help navigate this challenging time. Their commitment to holding perpetrators accountable makes them a trusted ally in the fight against medical misconduct.