Taking a Stand for Survivors: Lawsuit Filed Against Carbon Health for Systemic Sexual Assaults by Employee

When patients walk into a medical clinic, they trust they will receive compassion, care, and safety—not to become victims. But for multiple women at Carbon Health Urgent Care, that trust was violated in the most disturbing way.

That’s why the law firms of Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Holloway and Hoffman Sternberg, Karpf & Lynch have filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of a courageous survivor who was sexually assaulted by Ramon Garcia, a former medical assistant at Carbon Health. Garcia fraudulently posed as a licensed nurse to gain access to patients and carry out predatory acts while on the job. This legal action seeks accountability not only for Garcia but for Carbon Health, who allowed this sexual abuse to happen.

A Pattern of Abuse—and Institutional Failure

On March 24, 2025, Ramon Garcia pleaded guilty to an additional charge of aggravated sexual assault. He was recently sentenced to 5-10 years in prison with 3 years of probation for his crimes against multiple victims—patients who placed their trust in a medical provider and were instead met with manipulation, inappropriate touching, and, in some cases, invasive and unauthorized procedures.

Evidence gathered during the investigation has revealed at least 18 victims so far, and police believe more may still come forward. Garcia’s pattern of behavior included performing pelvic exams he was not trained or authorized to conduct, making sexually suggestive comments, and allegedly taking photos or videos without consent.

But this isn’t just about one man. The civil lawsuit alleges that Carbon Health failed to properly supervise, train, or monitor its staff, allowing Garcia to exploit the system and repeatedly prey on vulnerable women. Despite having no nursing license or qualifications to perform medical exams, Garcia was granted unsupervised access to patients and exam rooms across multiple Carbon Health facilities.

Why Civil Litigation Matters

While the criminal justice system can punish perpetrators like Garcia, it often falls short of delivering full justice to survivors. Civil litigation gives victims the power to hold institutions accountable—to demand change, expose systemic failures, and prevent future abuse.

“Our civil lawsuit is about more than compensation,” said Kevin O’Brien, attorney at Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Holloway. “It’s about giving survivors a voice and fighting back against an industry that too often fails to protect those in its care.”

Robert T. Lynch, attorney at Hoffman Sternberg, Karpf & Lynch, added: “We are seeking to hold Carbon Health fully accountable for what we believe was a systemic pattern of sexual assaults against their own patients.”

The lawsuit claims that Carbon Health’s lack of oversight created a dangerous environment where Garcia was able to pose as a medical professional, instruct patients to undress, and conduct exams without any legitimate medical basis. In many cases, these victims believed they were undergoing routine procedures—only to discover later that they had been violated.

Case Timeline: Ramon Garcia & Carbon Health

• July 2023: Garcia begins employment at Carbon Health
• January 2024: Garcia begins working at the Abington Township location
• March 1, 2024: First survivor reports incident to police
• March 9, 2024: Second assault occurs
• March 11, 2024: Garcia arrested while on shift
• December 5, 2024: Garcia accepts plea deal
• March 24, 2025: Garcia pleads guilty to new charge; civil lawsuit filed

Think You May Be a Victim? We’re Here to Help.

If you visited a Carbon Health Urgent Care facility in Pennsylvania and experienced an inappropriate or unauthorized medical exam, unwanted physical contact, or suspect that photos or videos were taken without your consent, you are not alone.

You may be entitled to legal protection, justice, and compensation.

Please contact our legal team in confidence:

• Robert T. Lynch – Hoffman Sternberg, Karpf & Lynch
• Kevin O’Brien – Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Holloway
  

We are here to listen. We are here to believe you. And we are here to fight for you.

Our Commitment to Survivors

Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Holloway has spent decades standing up for victims of abuse, negligence, and institutional failure. We are committed to ensuring that survivors are heard, respected, and protected from systemic harm—especially in places where they should feel safest.

This case is about more than legal accountability. It is about setting a precedent that no institution is above responsibility—and no victim should suffer in silence.

If you have information related to this case or would like to speak with our team, we urge you to reach out. Justice begins with being heard.