A Batavia chiropractor is facing both criminal charges and civil litigation after authorities discovered he had been secretly recording nude patients, including minors, during medical treatments. Dr. David Hanson, owner of Hanson Family Chiropractic, now faces multiple felony charges after investigators uncovered more than 180 hidden-camera recordings of patients taken without consent.
The Kane County State's Attorney has described the case as one of the most egregious violations of patient privacy they have ever encountered. Prosecutors confirmed the secret videos were made in treatment rooms where patients were recorded while undressed, with many victims being completely unaware of the surveillance.
One victim has retained Dixon Law Office to pursue legal action against the chiropractor. The woman, a longtime patient of the clinic, had undergone multiple red-light therapy sessions where patients disrobe in private rooms for treatments that use red lights to promote healing in muscle and tissue. She learned through news reports that Dr. Hanson had been secretly recording patients with hidden cameras during these sessions.
This was sexual exploitation under the guise of medicine, said G. Grant Dixon III, founder of Dixon Law Office. My client came to this clinic for healing. Instead, she was secretly violated in one of the most intimate and vulnerable moments a patient can have. Dixon emphasized that thousands of patients at Hanson Family Chiropractic were likely filmed without their knowledge.
The case highlights critical vulnerabilities in patient privacy protections within healthcare settings. Medical facilities are places where individuals should feel secure during vulnerable moments of treatment, yet this incident demonstrates how trust can be systematically violated. The discovery that minors were among those recorded adds additional gravity to the situation, raising questions about safeguarding protocols in healthcare environments.
Our client is devastated to learn of this shocking invasion of her privacy, Dixon said. We intend to make this right for our client. We will hold Dr. Hanson fully accountable for the trauma he caused and the trust he destroyed. The law firm is actively investigating additional claims and anticipates further legal action.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in healthcare settings and the need for robust privacy protections. Patients entrust healthcare providers with their physical wellbeing and personal dignity, making violations of this nature particularly damaging. The incident may prompt broader discussions about implementing additional safeguards in medical facilities to prevent similar occurrences. Learn more at https://www.AttorneysMakingItRight.com.
