A Warren neurologist is at the center of a lawsuit and potential criminal case, following allegations of sexual assault by a patient who covertly filmed her encounters with the doctor. According to WWJ Newsradio, Dr. John Pispidikis of the Spinal Recovery Center is accused of assaulting a Detroit woman within the age range of 35 to 40, who under the pseudonym Jane Doe brought forth the complaints.

The disturbing incidents were said to have taken place during various treatment sessions at the clinic located on 12 Mile near Dequindre. The woman, as reported by the Detroit Free Press, felt no one would believe her story, which prompted her to secretly record the last incident on February 6. After seeking legal assistance, her lawyer, Azzam Elder, orchestrated a press conference outside Pispidikis’ office last Friday, completing the surprise by serving the doctor with the lawsuit.

Moreover in a story by The Detroit News, Elder, described the neurologist’s behavior as that of a "frickin' bully," asserting his client was sexually touched against her will for the doctor's own "sexual gratification." The accounts draw a damning picture of the accused, who ensured he was alone with the patient during the purported abuse and even had her stand up against the door as if to preempt any unintended intrusion.

Legal experts note the unusual aspects of the case as the plaintiff is an adult seeking damages yet requests anonymity, which is atypical in civil suits, as explained in the Detroit Free Press. The stigma and potential for retaliation often silence survivors, but Jane Doe took a bold step forward, leveraging her hidden camera footage as evidence. Elder claims a friend convinced the woman to record Pispidikis during the treatment session, as the Free Press reported.

The lawsuit also points fingers at the Spinal Recovery Center for having prior knowledge of Pispidikis' questionable conduct and not acting to protect patients. The filed complaint delves into the "extreme and outrageous" behavior of the neurologist, seeking damages exceeding $25,000 on both sexual assault and battery claims. Pispidikis has yet to publicly address the suit, and calls to his office and associates have gone unreturned. Both Warren Police and the Macomb County Prosecutor's office are keeping a tight lid on details citing the open investigation status reported by WWJ Newsradio.