In February 2023, Montgomery County Police arrested Dr. Ishtiaq Malik on rape and sexual assault charges stemming from allegations on two separate dates when he examined patients at Advanced Walk-in Urgent Care on Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring. Since his arrest, reports are that nine more women have come forward describing inappropriate conduct. On June 1, 2023, a judge in Dr. Malik’s rape case denied Dr. Malik’s request for bond after weighing the danger that Dr. Malik poses to the community.
In addition to these recent allegations, news outlets are reporting that Dr. Malik was sued in 2013 for healthcare fraud by the Department of Justice and ordered to pay $17 million and in 2019, the Maryland State Board of Physicians suspended his medical license.
The Cochran Firm secured a $190 Million settlement as a member of the Plaintiffs Steering Committee on behalf of over 8,000 female victims being secretly videotaped by a Johns Hopkins University doctor.
As a firm specializing in Medical Malpractice, we understand how difficult a negative experience with a medical professional or procedure is and have helped numerous clients get justice from medical malpractice. The Cochran Firm knows these experiences can alter your life forever and impact your emotional and mental well-being.
The Cochran Firm is also representing clients in Maryland who are victims of childhood sexual abuse or assault in public and private sectors, including by members of the Catholic Church.
Each sexual assault case is unique, and we are committed to fighting for our clients’ rights with an individualized approach for each case. Sexual assault is a highly sensitive matter, and we know our clients have suffered physically, psychologically, and emotionally. Your privacy and well-being are our utmost priorities, and you can be assured that your case will be handled the way you prefer.
For more information, please see the police press release linked below:
https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=42886
