WARNING: This story references actions deemed as sexual abuse by the dental profession's regulatory college. A former London, Ont. dentist whose licence was revoked last month for having sexual interactions with a female patient is being sued by her for $2.
15 million on allegations of sexual assault and medical malpractice. The lawsuit, filed in November 2022 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, names Brock Rondeau and his dentistry corporation as defendants and the plaintiff is referred to as "Jane Doe." Longtime London, Ont.
, dentist's licence revoked after college determines he sexually abused patient Former patient testifies doctor told her future husband would regret it if she got tubes tied The lawsuit seeks $750,000 in general damages for pain and suffering, $150,000 in aggravated damages, $1 million in special damages, and $250,000 in punitive and exemplary damages. The statement of claim alleges Rondeau used his position of trust and power to "access her sexually, while knowing that she had a brain injury, was in pain," and that sexual contact with her as a patient constituted sexual abuse under provincial law. Rondeau had sex with her against her will, subjected her to verbal and sexual abuse, and threatened to pull treatment if she reported him, according to the claim.
It also alleges Rondeau and/or his business are liable for burns she suffered during a procedure for which she never provided informed consent. Statements of claim contain allegations.