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Dr. Tyler Hurst - Community Medical Center Missoula, MT
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Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esq.
- Last Updated: April 23, 2025
If you experienced inappropriate touching or other nonconsensual sexual contact while receiving care from Dr. Tyler Hurst in Missoula, Montana, you have legal rights. Reach out to Andreozzi + Foote today for a free, confidential consultation about your options for pursuing justice.
Who Is Dr. Tyler Hurst of Missoula, MT?
Dr. Tyler Hurst is a former emergency room physician who has been accused of sexually assaulting over a dozen patients at Community Medical Center in Missoula. The allegations against Dr. Hurst range from inappropriate touching to rape, with some patients asserting that Dr. Hurst offered them opiates and then sexually assaulted them while they were under the influence of drugs.
Fifteen women have come forward regarding Dr. Hurst’s conduct since 2023, and at least two have filed civil lawsuits against Dr. Hurst and Community Medical Center for failing to protect them. An investigation revealed that the medical center had allegedly received multiple reports about assaults by Dr. Hurst but took no action to prevent future harm.
Current Criminal Charges and Proceedings Against Dr. Tyler Hurst
In addition to multiple civil lawsuits, Dr. Hurst is facing multiple criminal charges, including three counts of sexual assault and four counts of felony assault intercourse without consent. Dr. Hurst has pleaded not guilty to all criminal charges. The charges are still pending, and the trial is not expected to begin until 2026.
Meanwhile, since the allegations against him have gone public, the medical center has dismissed him, and his medical license has been suspended indefinitely. If convicted, Dr. Hurst could face up to 86 years in state prison.
Your Legal Rights and Options As a Victim Of Dr. Tyler Hurst
Many victims of sexual assault may not realize the gravity of what happened to them until some time after the assault, especially when a health care provider is involved. If you experienced inappropriate sexual conduct, such as unwanted touching, undressing, or sexual assault, while receiving medical care, it’s important to know you have rights and options for pursuing justice. The legal system can seem overwhelming and complicated, but working with an experienced sexual abuse lawyer can simplify the legal process and ease the mental burden.
If you have experienced sexual abuse at the hands of Dr. Tyler Hurst, take the following steps to protect your rights and learn about your legal options.
- Contact A Sexual Abuse Lawyer - It’s crucial to contact an experienced team of sexual abuse attorneys if you believe you have been the victim of assault. At Andreozzi + Foote, our legal team will help you understand and implement the process of filing a lawsuit against Dr. Tyler Hurst and Community Medical Center. Our knowledgeable and compassionate attorneys can help answer questions, discuss legal processes, and protect your rights.
- Report Sexual Assault by Dr. Tyler Hurst To Medical Board - After speaking with an attorney, you should consider reporting the abuse you experienced to the Montana Board of Medical Examiners. The more reports they receive, the more information they will have on the scope of the abuse Dr. Hurst committed.
- Report Sexual Assault By Dr. Tyler Hurst to Law Enforcement - Outside of the medical board, survivors should report sexual assault directly to the Missoula Police Department by calling 406-552-6300. The police believe there may be more victims of Dr. Hurst and have requested that anyone with information about the alleged abuse come forward.
- File Civil Claim Against Dr. Tyler Hurst and Community Medical Center - After meeting with an attorney and filing reports, you may decide to take further legal action. Civil lawsuits can hold perpetrators and the institutions that enabled their behavior accountable and deter future abuse.
Who Do I Sue In A Health Care Sexual Assault Case?
In a civil health care sexual assault lawsuit, the parties you may sue depend on the circumstances of the assault. You can take action against the individual perpetrator, but it may also be possible to sue the institution, organization, or employer that failed to prevent the abuse from occurring. In health care sexual assault cases, this often includes the hospital and health care system that employed the perpetrator.
In Montana, the law limits the disclosure of sexual assault victims’ identities in the legal system. Individuals can file suit “under seal” to remain anonymous. Additionally, Montana law protects the privacy of medical information and criminal justice information involved in sexual assault cases.
What Are Montana’s Sexual Assault Laws?
Under Montana law, sexual assault occurs when a person knowingly subjects another person to any sexual contact without consent. When reporting sexual assault to law enforcement or filing a civil lawsuit, it’s important to understand the state’s statutes of limitations, which set filing deadlines.
In Montana, adults have three years from the date of the incident to file a civil sexual assault lawsuit, while people assaulted as minors have until they turn 27.
The criminal statutes of limitations for sexual assault in Montana are significantly longer than the civil statutes, and they have changed significantly in recent years. When the victim is an adult, prosecutors have ten years from the date of the assault to file criminal charges against the perpetrator. For offenses committed after May 7, 2019, there is no statute of limitations for criminal charges over offenses involving minor victims.
Compensation for Victims of Dr. Tyler Hurst
Filing a civil case can be an essential step for survivors and their families as they slowly rebuild their lives and create pathways to healing. Additionally, filing a civil lawsuit against Dr. Tyler Hurst and Community Medical Center can allow you to recover financial compensation for your damages.
In civil suits, survivors of sexual abuse may recover compensation for economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.
- Economic: Economic damages compensate victims for quantifiable financial losses after an assault, such as medical bills, therapy costs, and lost wages.
- Non-economic: Non-economic damages compensate victims for harder-to-quantify losses, such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Punitive: Punitive damages are only awarded by the court in cases of malice and are designed to punish the perpetrator and deter future misconduct.
Rely on Andreozzi + Foote to Advocate for You
- Thoroughly investigate your case
- Gather all available evidence
- Report the abuse to medical boards and law enforcement
- Draft and file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations for your case
- Handle all communications with the defendants’ attorneys and other parties
- Handle negotiations for a possible settlement
- Represent you at trial
As a leading nationwide sexual abuse law firm, Andreozzi + Foote has a proven track record of successfully handling complex, high-stakes cases with compassion and professionalism. Our attorneys are dedicated advocates who combine experience, innovation, and a personal touch to deliver results. Our specialization in sexual abuse cases allows us to offer our legal assistance they can’t find anywhere else.
At Andreozzi + Foote, our attorneys are thoroughly familiar with the intricacies of sexual abuse cases, especially when institutions that enabled the abuse are involved. When you work with Andreozzi + Foote, our attorneys will do the following:
With an unwavering commitment to clients, Andreozzi + Foote is ready to help you take action and pursue justice against the people and organizations that harmed you.
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