$2 Million Is Added To Sex-Change Suit

This article outlines the malpractice trial of Dr. John Brown, a well-known gender-affirming surgeon, who faces the loss of his medical license. An additional $2 million in damages was added to the lawsuit, subsequently delaying the trial. Brown’s colleague, Andrew James Spence, also faces charges for practicing medicine without a license. This case was filed on behalf of Julie Phillips, a trans woman, who alleges Brown’s malpractice in performing her gender-affirming surgery.

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Identifier: x346d4742
Collection: Stanford University Gender Dysphoria Program
Institution: Stanford University Special Collections
Creator(s): Petit, Charles
Date Issued: Apr. 20, 1977
Genre: Clippings
Subject(s): Andrew James Spence
John R. Brown
Julie Phillips
Places: California > San Francisco County > San Francisco
Topic(s): Citizen suits (Civil procedure)
Gender dysphoria
Gender-affirming surgery
Medical care
Surgeons--Malpractice
Resource Type: Text
Language: English
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$2 Million Is Added To Sex-Change Suit

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