“Defendants failed to fulfill their legal duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for female patients,” the suit alleges. “As a result of defendant’s negligent, careless and reckless acts and omissions, Jane Doe was improperly touched by a depraved predator, who exploited his position as a medical technician to violate an innocent and unsuspecting woman.”

Under similar allegations, former male ultrasound technician Kevin W. Ryan from Omaha, Nebraska cut a plea deal in 2016 in a case involving accusations of rape against him by three female patients in the last months of 2011. As part of the agreement, Ryan was sentenced to up to five years behind bars but was not required to register as a sex offender.

Victims of rape or any form of sexual assault are advised to undergo examinations to collect DNA evidence within 72 hours of such attacks. In addition, the act of bathing, changing clothes or cleaning oneself in any way reduces the likelihood of finding any evidence that can hold up in court, according to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network. It is unknown if Doe had requested such an exam at the time of the crime.

Saydaliyev left the medical center in April 2017 and no longer works for San Mateo County. San Mateo County counsel John Beiers supports the actions taken by the hospital upon learning of the alleged event.

“The Medical Center took this allegation very seriously and will always strive to put patient safety first,” he said.

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