Flood Law has filed three civil lawsuits against DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital and its corporate parent, Tenet Healthcare, on behalf of women who were sexually assaulted by former nurse Wilfredo Figueroa Berrios, as well as a coworker who was fired after reporting his misconduct.
The lawsuits detail how DMC repeatedly failed to protect patients and employees from Berrios, who has been a licensed nurse since 2012. He now faces multiple civil suits and criminal charges, and has a well-documented history of sexual assault and violent behavior.
DMC and Tenet Healthcare failed in their duty to protect vulnerable individuals by hiring and retaining Berrios despite repeated warnings. Flood Law is pursuing justice for the survivors and whistleblowers, and working to hold these institutions accountable for negligence that allowed this abuse to occur and persist.
Photo by: Police photo of Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios
FAQ: Sinai-Grace / DMC Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Who is listed in the lawsuits?
● Tenet Healthcare
● Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Sinai-Grace Hospital
● Former nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios
What are they accused of?
DMC and Tenet Healthcare are accused of putting profits over patient safety by:
● Hiring an employee with a known history of assault, without proper background checks
● Failing to investigate abuse complaints
● Inadequate staff training
Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios is accused of sexual assault against multiple patients.
What happened to Flood Law’s clients?
In May 2025, a woman was sexually assaulted by Figueroa-Berrios in a porta-potty during a social outing in downtown Detroit with fellow Sinai-Grace employees.
In August 2025, a woman was admitted to DMC while incapacitated and was sexually assaulted multiple times by Figueroa-Berrios. Security video and a police investigation support her claims.
In September 2025, a fellow Sinai-Grace nurse was fired after reporting a patient sexual assault by Berrios.
What steps should I take if I’ve been victimized or terminated for reporting abuse?
Contact our team at (248) 547-1032.
The statute of limitations has been extended by the State of Michigan, making assaults that happened years ago still relevant in this case.