Ambulance Company Sued After Paramedic Sexually Assaults Elderly Patients

Lawsuit filed against American Medical Response West for hiring and keeping accused paramedic on staff.
Paramedic Miguel Ontiveros accused of sexually assaulting two women in their 80s while transporting them to the hospital.
Ontiveros was charged with felony sexual assault for attacks in May 2022; victims unable to find therapists who speak their native languages.
Lawsuit alleges American Medical Response negligent in hiring and oversight, claims other employees charged with sexual assault.
Victims filing suit for compensation related to physical abuse, emotional distress in lawsuit naming American Medical Response, Inc. as defendant.