They sued their Utah OB-GYN alleging sexual assault, but their lawsuit was thrown out. Now, their case is set to change state law.

The vote from legislators last week helps those assaulted in medical settings. But it won’t help the 94 women whose suit brought the issue to light.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Seven of the 94 women who sued Utah OB-GYN Dr. David Broadbent for sexual assault pose for a portrait near the Utah State Capitol, Friday, March 3, 2023, the day after state legislators passed a bill that clarified medical malpractice law does not cover sexual abuse. The women's case, which was dismissed, will not be covered by the new law. From left to right: Ashton Sorenson, Carlie Crane, Brooke (who is using only her first name to protect her privacy), Crystal Wylie, Sonia McGrath, Lana Bylund and Emily Murphy.

They sued their Utah OB-GYN alleging sexual assault, but their lawsuit was thrown out. Now, their case is set to change state law.

The vote from legislators last week helps those assaulted in medical settings. But it won’t help the 94 women whose suit brought the issue to light.

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