Growing Number of Female Patients Allege Providence and Kadlec Ignored Complaints of Doctor Sexual Abuse
SEATTLE – A new lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court by Jane Doe 101, represented by attorney Tamara Holder of Tamara Holder Law and Washington co-counsel adds to the mounting allegations of sexual abuse and gender-based discrimination against Tri-Cities OB-GYN Mark Mulholland.
Jane Doe 101 alleges that in 2022, after surgery to remove an ovarian cyst, Mulholland subjected her to a painful and unnecessary pelvic “exam” at Kadlec Clinic, in Richland, where he shoved his entire hand inside her vagina without informed consent or an explanation. When she cried out in pain, Mulholland laughed, withdrew his hand, then said, “I will only use two fingers,” before continuing the invasive “exam.”
The complaint further alleges that Mulholland ignored Jane Doe’s medical needs, made dismissive comments about her medical concerns, and exploited his position of trust as her first gynecologist. Jane Doe 101 revealed that she did not recognize the conduct as sexual abuse until recently, when she learned that Mulholland was under investigation for assaulting other patients.
Jane Doe 101’s lawsuit signals a pattern of misconduct stretching back more than two decades. Since as early as 2003, Providence and Kadlec began receiving complaints about Mulholland engaging in suspicious behavior including unnecessary, and gloveless pelvic “exams;” as well as fat-shaming and abusive language yet the institutions allowed him to continue seeing patients until June of this year.
“As a Kamiakin graduate myself, these cases hit close to home,” added Holder. “Our clients were failed twice: first by their doctor, then by the very institutions that promised safe, respectful care. We are devoted to obtaining justice for our clients, and to exposing how Providence and Kadlec profited off Mulholland’s alleged abuse rather than protecting the community.”
Jane Doe 101’s lawsuit accuses the defendants of sex-based discrimination, failure to protect patients, and institutional negligence.
If you or someone you know has information about Mark Mulholland or the institutions where he worked, please reach out to tamaraholderlaw.com/ Unfortunately, the amount of time to come forward is not unlimited.
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SEATTLE – Jane Doe 104 has filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court against Tri-Cities OB-GYN Mark E. Mulholland, Providence St. Joseph Health and Kadlec Regional Medical Center, alleging sexual abuse.
The case, brought by Chicago attorney Tamara Holder of Tamara Holder Law and Washington co-counsel, adds to the surge of legal action from women who say Mulholland abused them under the guise of legitimate medical care.
Jane Doe 104 met Mulholland in 2023 after making an appointment due to concerns regarding pelvic pain and her contraceptive care. According to the lawsuit, Mulholland began the “exam” by lifting the privacy sheet, making eye contact with Ms. Doe and smiling. He then reached under her with both hands and squeezed her buttocks before aggressively shoving his fingers in her vagina. Mulholland performed such an aggressive “exam” that she cried out in pain, even causing the nurse in the room to notice.
At the end of that same visit, as Mulholland was preparing Jane Doe 104 for an upcoming surgery, he told her through her Spanish-language interpreter: “Everything is ready for your surgery.” He then turned to the interpreter and added in English, “I’m excited to meet with your vagina again,” and instructed the interpreter to not translate his words to Jane Doe 104. Although she relied on interpreter services, Doe 104 understood enough English to know exactly what he said.
Holder added, “This case highlights that institutions still protect their doctors over their female patients. These initial complaints only scratch the surface of what we already know; rest assured, we are seeking liability from the bottom all the way to the top of Providence.”
Jane Doe 104’s lawsuit accuses the defendants of sex-based discrimination, failure to protect patients and institutional negligence.
If you or someone you know has information about Mark Mulholland or the institutions where he worked, please reach out as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the amount of time to come forward is limited.
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Sep 5, 2025
Case claims Providence and Kadlec concealed decades of patient complaints
SEATTLE – Lawsuits continue to mount against Tri-Cities OBGYN, Mark E. Mulholland. Another, filed by Jane Doe 103, adds to the more than 100 other women who have come forward with abuse allegations. Represented by Tamara Holder of Tamara Holder Law and Washington co-counsel, Jane Doe 103’s lawsuit in King County Superior Court alleges physical and sexual abuse by Dr. Mulholland, who worked for Providence St. Joseph Health and Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, from 1999 through June 2025.
Jane Doe 103 alleges that during her first appointment with Mulholland in 2022, he abused her by inserting his fingers into her vagina and rectum to perform an “exam.” He told her that she would need further treatment and directed her to return for another appointment. At the subsequent appointment, Mulholland performed the same “exam,” and complimented her figure and weight.
According to Jane Doe’s lawsuit, she continued to see Mulholland for an operation, and later, about a possible yeast infection. During her 2024 appointment regarding a yeast infection, Mulholland performed an “exam,” swabbing the inside of her vagina. He proceeded to sniff the swab and say, “It smells great,” and “You have a nice-looking vagina.”
Had she been notified by Kadlec Providence of the numerous complaints from female patients about Mulholland’s conduct, Jane Doe 103 would not have agreed to see him to begin with.
Dr. Mulholland treated his female patients in the most unthinkable ways. Additionally, despite Kadlec claiming to have ‘safe, compassionate care,’ it did not respond to the dozens of complaints about Mulholland that piled up over decades. We will not rest until we hold everyone accountable for this atrocious conduct on all levels,” Holder added.
Jane Doe 103’s lawsuit accuses the defendants of sex discrimination and abuse, failure to protect patients and institutional negligence.
If you or someone you know has information about Mark Mulholland or the institutions where he worked, please reach out as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the amount of time to come forward is limited.
To learn more about the firms’ work representing survivors of abuse and discrimination, visit: tamaraholderlaw.com/
Divided Sky Foundation Launches New Women’s Scholarship Fund to Break Barriers & Expand Access to Recovery
Ludlow, VT – September 10, 2025 — The Divided Sky Foundation today announced the launch of a Women’s Scholarship Fund, designed to address the unique barriers women face when seeking treatment for addiction. The Fund will provide financial support so that women — regardless of income — can access a dignified and empowering path to recovery. The Foundation has set a goal of raising $500,000 for the Fund by the end of this year and invites supporters to learn more or contribute at HERE.
Founded by Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio and his former drug court officer Melanie Gulde, the Divided Sky Foundation provides an alternative, affordable option for addiction recovery. Its Residential Recovery Program has proven effective, with hundreds of guests completing the program and over 95% saying they would recommend it to a friend or loved one. The Women’s Scholarship will now help more women access these services, regardless of financial circumstance.
“We established the Women’s Scholarship Fund to help all women heal, regardless of their ability to pay for recovery — and it is clear our Fund is already working,” said women’s rights advocate and attorney Tamara Holder, who covered the cost of the first female guest at Divided Sky in 2023 and later made a major gift to establish the Fund. “Women are the fastest-growing demographic affected by addiction. The statistics are stark: more than 75% of women struggling with addiction have experienced sexual abuse, over 70% are mothers, and women face a higher risk of fatal overdose.”
Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) further underscores the need to make recovery services more accessible to women:
● Women account for just one-third of admissions to residential or inpatient recovery facilities.
● Only one in ten women with substance use disorder receive treatment.
● Women are more likely than men to encounter traumatic life experiences, including child abuse, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault, which may increase their vulnerability to developing a substance use disorder.
“Women recover differently and face unique barriers that often leave them overwhelmed and discouraged,” said Gulde. “Stigma, cost, and childcare responsibilities can all stand in the way of seeking help. The Women’s Scholarship Fund is our response: more than financial aid, it’s a statement that every woman is worthy of a sober life — and we are here to support them.”
Gulde and Anastasio jointly developed the idea for Divided Sky after recognizing the lack of affordable recovery options in the Northeast. The initiative was first announced in 2020 during Anastasio’s Beacon Jams livestream series. Now, as the five-year anniversary approaches — along with a series of benefit concerts at New York’s Beacon Theatre — Divided Sky is taking the next step to address critical gaps in the recovery system.
“I’m so grateful that Melanie and Tamara are leading this next stage of Divided Sky with a dedicated women’s scholarship program,” said Anastasio. “With a women-led team that deeply understands the trauma that so often precedes addiction, and scholarships that remove the financial barriers to care, this program can give more women the chance to heal and start fresh.”
Those wishing to support the Divided Sky Foundation may make donations at HERE and direct their gift to the Women’s Scholarship Fund directly. Several Phish fan groups are also planning grassroots fundraisers tied to this announcement, which coincides with National Recovery Month. More initiatives will be unveiled ahead of the Beacon Jams anniversary concerts this fall.
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ABOUT THE DIVIDED SKY FOUNDATION (DSF):
The Divided Sky Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to addiction recovery. Founded through the friendship of Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio and his former drug-court case manager, Melanie Gulde,, the 46-bed Divided Sky residential facility opened in Ludlow, VT. in 2023.. Its non-medical program emphasizes mindfulness, emotional sobriety, and gaining tools to live a joyful life in recovery. Divided Sky is often the next step following a medical detox or relapse, or can be a primary option for anyone who is medically stable and ready to make a change. Divided Sky continues to make its 12-step immersive Residential Recovery Program affordable to all, with partial scholarships available to those who demonstrate need. For more information on the Divided Sky Foundation, the Women’s Scholarship Fund, or how to apply or contribute, visit DividedSky.org. Those seeking help for themselves or a loved one can call 877-TRY-DSKY to speak with Divided Sky’s admissions coordinator.
Jane Doe is represented by Tamara Holder of Tamara Holder Law and The Quinlan Firm
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BARNETT'S STATEMENT: “The claims made in (the) complaint against me have no basis in reality and are untrue. We will vigorously defend this lawsuit through the appropriate legal process. I am looking forward to being entirely vindicated and exonerated.”
CAA'S STATEMENT: “While the complaint attempts to connect these allegations to CAA’s business, Ms. Doe has never been an employee, consultant, or contractor of CAA, ICM, or Stellar, nor has she ever had any business connection to CAA, ICM, or Stellar. Mr. Barnett exited Stellar in February 2024.”
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Tamara Holder Law is an international women's rights firm, based in Chicago, Illinois, that represents women in lawsuits that encompass various forms of sexual abuse including: trafficking, doctor-patient misconduct, fraternity rape, and workplace sexual harassment and relationships that involve coercive control and abuse.
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According to The Mirror, The Daily Mail:
April 4, 2025: "A leading football agent was arrested moments after stepping off a flight at Heathrow last weekend on suspicion of rape. The agent, who has represented a host of top Premier League stars, was taken to a nearby station to be interviewed and he was subsequently released on bail pending further enquiries. He has been accused of raping and causing grievous bodily harm to a woman at an address in Knightsbridge eight years ago. The allegations were first reported to police early last year and he was met by officers after landing off a plane from the United States last Saturday morning. A number of electronic devices were also seized by officers at a London property in connection with the case. A Met Police spokesperson said: “On Saturday, 29 March 2025, at approximately 10:52 hrs, a man was arrested when his flight landed at Heathrow Airport. He was arrested on suspicion of rape and causing grievous bodily harm. “He has been released on bail. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
Tamara Holder Law represents the woman who reported this agent to police. We are seeking any information you may have. Although we have chosen not to name the sports agent at this time, please contact us if you have any information about suspected misconduct by any soccer agents.
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Former University of Michigan Co-Offensive Coordinator Matthew Weiss was criminally charged in a 24-count indictment alleging 14 counts of unauthorized access to computers and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft.
According to the indictment, between approximately 2015 and January 2023, Weiss gained unauthorized access to student athlete databases of more than 100 colleges and universities that were maintained by a third-party vendor. After gaining access to these databases, Weiss downloaded the personally identifiable information and medical data of more than 150,000 athletes. Weiss was able to obtain access to the social media, email, and/or cloud storage accounts of more than 2,000 target athletes. Weiss also illegally obtained access to the social media, email, and/or cloud storage accounts of more than 1,300 additional students and/or alumni from universities across the country. Once Weiss obtained access to these accounts, he downloaded personal, intimate digital photographs and videos that were never intended to be shared beyond intimate partners.
The civil lawsuits on behalf of students who allege their information was stolen have recently been filed. Victims of cybercrimes and money damages for invasion of privacy and unauthorized access to personal information. Additionally, victims may be able to seek compensation for emotional distress and public humiliation resulting from the breach, particularly if their intimate photos and messages were stolen. Determining the amount of the settlement can include:
Please call or contact Tamara Holder Law if you believe you were a victim of this invasion of privacy at the hands of Matt Weiss and/or the negligence of the 3rd party vendor. 312-440-9000 or intake@tamaraholder.com
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