DR. ZHI ALAN CHENG SEXUAL ABUSE LAWSUITS

NYC Sex Abuse Attorneys Against Dr. Cheng

Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng has been arrested for and charged with various sexual assault crimes, including at least one incident that occurred with a patient in NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital. He has been officially arraigned and indicted for 3 counts of rape, 10 counts of predatory sexual assault, 7 counts of sexual abuse, and 4 counts of assault. Some victims have stated that the hospital did not take their complaints of abusive or suspicious behavior from Dr. Cheng seriously, which implicates the medical institution as a negligent party in these unthinkable attacks.

Have you been sexually abused by Dr. Cheng as a patient who attended NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital? Levy Konigsberg and our sexual abuse litigation team led by Attorney-Partner Anna Kull are ready to help you bring a civil claim against him and the the hospitals and medical institutions that employed and enabled him. 

At Levy Konigsberg, we are known for approaching sensitive and emotional sexual abuse cases with respect and care while also aggressively litigating against powerful institutions. We are proud fighters for sexual assault survivors and have been at the forefront of important litigation brought against major defendants, such as Rockefeller University Hospital and New York prisons and jails including Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and others.

Accusations Against Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng

• In July 2025, Dr. Cheng pleaded guilty to seven counts related to rape and sexual abuse and entered an Alford plea to one count of sexual abuse.  In his plea, he admitted to assaulting acquaintances and female hospital patients. He also confessed to filming the alleged abuse of unconscious victims in his apartment and at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital between 2020 and 2022. 

• In August 2023, he was first indicted and faced additional charges in March 2024 after another hospital victim came forward.

• In December 2022, Dr. Cheng, a gastroenterologist who practiced out of NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, was arrested for rendering a woman unconscious with chemicals and sexually assaulting her on film. 

Police investigators discovered more footage of him committing similar crimes on other women, which prompted a deeper investigation into his work and private life. Ultimately, multiple women were identified or came forward to allege that they had been sexually assaulted by Dr. Cheng.

One of the women speaking out against Dr. Cheng was a patient of his at the hospital when she was only 19 years old. She alleged that he committed medically unnecessary and invasive probing procedures on her before injecting her with an unknown substance. When she was unable to defend herself, he sexually assaulted her.

Police investigators have noted that Dr. Cheng has been accused of sexually assaulting many different women in various locations, including in sexual attacks that allegedly occurred in Nevada, California, and Thailand. Due to the sheer amount of abuse perpetrated against so many women in such a short amount of time, investigators believe that there are many more sexual assault survivors who have not yet been able to speak out against him.

Is NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital Liable?

One of Dr. Cheng’s alleged sexual assault victims said she filed a complaint with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital in 2021 about his predatory behavior. She did not feel like her complaints were taken very seriously, though, and no corrective action was ever taken by the hospital. A representative of the hospital has stated that it is reviewing its patient safety policies in light of the allegations and charges brought against Dr. Cheng but did not elaborate.

Our trial attorneys of Levy Konigsberg have extensive experience working on sexual abuse cases involving negligent employers and organizations.

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital may liable for:

• Failing to properly supervise Dr. Cheng
• Failing to take patient complaints about his predatory behavior seriously
• Failing to protect patients from harm.

If more women come forward with complaints that they were sexually abused within the hospital and with the knowledge of supervisors, then it would be all the more likely that the hospital will be held liable for the harm he has caused.

New York Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations

A statute of limitations sets deadlines for victims to bring claims against their abuser or entities responsible for the abuse. New York has pioneered efforts to make it easier for sexual abuse survivors to seek justice and compensation.

In 2019, New York passed the Child Victims Act, expanding the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Under current law: (1) survivors of childhood sexual abuse at privately owned individuals who were born after February 14, 1998, have until age 55 to file civil lawsuits; and (2) survivors of childhood sexual abuse at governmental facilities, who were born after November 15, 1999, have until age 55 to file civil lawsuits.

In 2022, New York passed the Adult Survivors Act, expanding the statute of limitations for adult sexual abuse claims.  Under current law, some acts of sexual abuse that occurred against adults after September 18, 2016 may be actionable.  

To understand the statute of limitations for your case, it’s essential to consult with an experienced lawyer. At Levy Konigsberg, our attorneys specialize in handling both childhood sexual abuse cases and adult sexual abuse cases. We can assess the merits of your potential case and determine how the New York statute of limitations specifically applies to the facts of your case.

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

New York Sexual Abuse Attorneys

A statute of limitations sets deadlines for victims to bring claims against their abuser or entities responsible for the abuse. New York has pioneered efforts to make it easier for sexual abuse survivors to seek justice and compensation.

In 2019, New York passed the Child Victims Act, expanding the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 

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.