Recent reports have revealed deeply troubling allegations against Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, a nurse formerly employed at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit. Prosecutors have charged him with multiple counts of sexual assault, including assaults on hospital patients seeking care and women in the community outside of the hospital. Survivors allege that Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios abused his position of trust as a healthcare provider to commit these crimes.

Even more alarming, reports claim that Sinai-Grace Hospital and other medical facilities may have failed to take timely action to prevent further harm. This raises serious concerns about whether there is institutional negligence and whether adequate safeguards were in place to protect patients.

Why Institutional Responsibility Matters

When sexual abuse occurs in a healthcare setting, both the individual perpetrator and the institution that employed them may bear responsibility. Hospitals have a legal duty to protect patients from foreseeable harm. If a hospital failed to properly vet, supervise, or act on credible complaints about an employee, they may be liable for negligence.

In this case, the charges against Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios include:

• Sexual assault of patients inside Sinai-Grace Hospital
• Sexual assault of multiple women outside of the hospital setting
• Reports of misconduct spanning several incidents and victims

These allegations highlight systemic failures in patient safety and oversight. Survivors deserve accountability, not only from the individual accused but also from the institutions that allowed this abuse to occur.

If you were harmed by Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios during care at Sinai-Grace Hospital, you have a right to legal support. At Sommers Schwartz, P.C., we specialize in representing individuals harmed by misconduct in healthcare settings.

Our attorneys will:

• Conduct thorough investigations into how Sinai-Grace Hospital handled or mishandled complaints.
• Review hospital policies, patient records, and personnel histories to identify institutional failures.
• File civil suits seeking compensation for medical costs, emotional injury, trauma, and other damages.
• Guide clients through the legal process while preserving dignity, privacy, and trust.
• Work with respected experts when needed (medical, psychological, operations) to build a compelling legal case.

Our attorneys focus on both individual accountability and systemic institutional liability. We bring strength, sensitivity, and experience to your case.

Choose a Sommers Schwartz Sexual Abuse Lawyer

Sommers Schwartz attorney Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller vigorously represents survivors of sexual assault and misconduct, including those abused by Larry Nassar at Michigan State University and with United States of America Gymnastics, and the late Robert Anderson and Matthew Weiss at the University of Michigan. She will aggressively pursue your case seeking justice for you and can help you preserve your right to compensation.