Perpetrator Alert: Dr. Gordon E. Pyne, Former Seattle Pediatrician
PCVA is alerting Seattle residents about reported sexual misconduct by Dr. Gordon E. Pyne, a former pediatrician at Sand Point Pediatrics in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pyne practiced pediatric medicine in the Seattle area from approximately 1959 through 1991 and passed away in January 2014.
If you or someone you know experienced inappropriate touching or molestation by Dr. Pyne, or if you have relevant information about his conduct, our attorneys are here to listen and support you. Learn more about our work supporting medical misconduct and sexual abuse survivors, or schedule a free, confidential consultation by completing our online form or by calling us at (206) 462-4334.
Below is an overview of the allegations, followed by frequently asked questions.
What are the allegations against Dr. Pyne?
A lawsuit has been filed alleging that in approximately 1986, Dr. Pyne sexually abused a minor female patient during what was presented as pediatric care at Sand Point Pediatrics. The minor female patient was allegedly five to six years old at the time of the abuse.
Where and when did Dr. Pyne practice?
Dr. Pyne practiced as a pediatrician in the Seattle area from approximately 1959 through 1991, primarily at Sand Point Pediatrics, located on Sand Point Way NE in Seattle’s northeast neighborhoods near the University District and Laurelhurst. The practice later became known as Virginia Mason Sand Point Pediatrics and continues to operate today.
During his more than three decades of practice, Dr. Pyne treated generations of Seattle-area families. Former patients have reported seeing him as children from the 1960s through the late 1980s. Given the length of his career and the volume of patients he is known to have treated, there may be additional survivors who have not yet come forward.
Is Dr. Pyne still practicing?
No. Dr. Pyne retired from practice in 1991 and passed away on January 17, 2014. Because he is deceased, any civil claim would be brought against his estate or other potentially responsible parties.
Can I still file a claim if the abuse happened decades ago?
Potentially, yes. Washington State has enacted significant reforms to its statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims, and the timing and circumstances of your specific situation matter. We encourage you to contact our attorneys for a confidential consultation to discuss whether you may have a viable claim. There is no cost and no obligation.
Doctor sexual abuse cases often follow a pattern
PCVA has significant experience representing survivors of sexual abuse and misconduct by medical professionals, including cases where doctors used their position of trust to gain access to vulnerable patients and sexually abuse and exploit them.
The allegations involving Dr. Wilmington appear to follow a pattern our attorneys have seen before: a respected medical provider, trusted by children and parents, is accused of using that trust to create opportunities to sexually abuse the child. PCVA Law represented dozens of former patients of Dr. Reginald Archibald and Dr. Darius Paduch, and currently represents more than one hundred survivors who allege they were abused by Dr. Mark Mulholland in Eastern Washington. Our team understands how these cases often expand as survivors, parents, staff, and witnesses begin connecting the dots and begin to understand how the doctor used medical care as a guise for abusing them.
In cases involving medical professionals, the question is not only what the doctor did. The question is also what hospitals, clinics, medical groups, supervisors, chaperones, nurses, administrators, and other institutions knew or should have known about the doctor – and what steps they took, if any, to prevent the doctor from abusing their patients.
Who should I contact if I was a patient of Dr. Pyne and experienced misconduct?
If you were a patient of Dr. Pyne at Sand Point Pediatrics or elsewhere in the Seattle area and experienced any form of inappropriate conduct, PCVA’s team is ready to help. Our firm has extensive experience representing survivors of medical professional sexual misconduct. Schedule a free, confidential consultation today by completing our online form or calling (206) 462-4334.