LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — Centra Health could be facing some legal troubles after a woman says the hospital system did nothing to stop one of their employees from assaulting her.
The woman, a ‘Jane Doe,’ filed a lawsuit for more than $3 million against Centra and the physical therapist who reportedly assaulted her.
According to Doe, she saw Spencer Latham, a doctor of physical therapy, for lower back pain at Centra Rehabilitation’s Atherholt Road location in fall 2020. However, instead of treatment, Doe says things went far beyond a “clinical” level.
Doe’s lawsuit says Latham complimented her appearance, told her personal details about his marriage, and ended up pulling down her pants and touching her inappropriately.
Latham was convicted in late May for misdemeanor sexual battery over Doe’s allegations. However, Latham is reportedly appealing that ruling and, as of this writing, is still treating patients as a Centra employee.
WFXR News reached out to Centra on Wednesday, Dec. 29 regarding this lawsuit. You can read the hospital system’s response below:
We have become aware of the lawsuit, although we have not been served. When Centra became aware of the concerns, we undertook an internal investigation and as a result, are supporting Mr. Latham and the services he provided. We do not believe there was any wrongdoing on Mr. Latham’s part.
Diane Ludwig, Centra Health Spokesperson
Doe’s attorney also shared a statement with WFXR News:
The Complaint speaks for itself....
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