Toronto-Area Plastic Surgeon Ordered to Pay Patients $21.5 Million Over Clinic Cameras
A Toronto-area plastic surgeon has been ordered to pay $21.5 million to thousands of former patients after an Ontario judge found he violated their privacy by recording them with surveillance cameras throughout his clinic. The clinic owned by Dr. Martin Jugenburg, who also goes by “Dr. 6ix,” had installed 24 cameras in various areas including those where patients would be required to undress.
Toronto-Area Plastic Surgeon Ordered to Pay Patients $21.5 Million Over Clinic Cameras A Toronto-area plastic surgeon, Dr. Martin Jugenburg, has been ordered to pay $21.5 million to former patients. An Ontario judge ruled that surveillance cameras installed throughout the clinic, including in undressing areas, constituted a severe invasion of privacy and an abuse of trust. Each patient will receive damages, with an additional $1 million in punitive damages awarded.
- Dr. Martin Jugenburg ordered to pay $21.5 million to former patients.
- Cameras were installed in various clinic areas, including where patients undress.
- An Ontario judge found the surveillance to be an offensive invasion of privacy.
- The judge ruled that Jugenburg abused his position of trust with patients.
- Patients will receive $5,000 for surgical appointments and $500 for non-surgical ones.
- $1 million in punitive damages were also awarded.
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