A Carlsbad doctor accused of sexually assaulting a patient after surgery is now facing his first lawsuit stemming from the case.
John McGuire, 44, was charged on six felony and three misdemeanor counts last month including sexual penetration by force and sexual exploitation by a physician. He pleaded not guilty to all nine charges.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Riverside Superior Court’s Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta.
The patient, who is being identified as “Jane Roe” to protect her identity, is suing McGuire, North County ENT Medical Group, Tri-Valley Medical Group, United Healthcare Services and her health insurance for compensation for injuries stemming from the assault.
The complaint seeks damages for sexual harassment by a physician, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, violation of Unruh Civil Rights Act, gender violence, negligent hiring, training and supervision and medical malpractice.
McGuire, who practiced as an ear, nose and throat specialist, was arrested in August and is currently in sheriff's custody, held on $3 million bail. He had medical offices in Murrieta, Fallbrook and Escondido.
Investigators in Riverside County said McGuire assaulted a patient at Temecula Valley Hospital.
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Litigators expect several more suits to be filed against McGuire and the other defendants named in the complaint filed Wednesday.
