Jane Doe 100 files suit against OBGYN Mark Mulholland, Providence St. Joseph Health and Kadlec Regional Medical Center, alleging sexual abuse and decades of ignored patient complaints

SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jane Doe 100 has filed suit in King County Superior Court, alleging she was physically and sexually abused by Tri-Cities OBGYN Mark E. Mulholland. Jane Doe 100 is represented by attorneys Tamara Holder, of Tamara Holder Law, and Elizabeth Hanley, of Schroeter Goldmark Bender.

Jane Doe 100 alleges she visited Mulholland at Providence St. Joseph Health and Kadlec Regional Medical Center, in Richland, Washington, in August 2022, and that during the appointment, Mulholland performed a gloveless "exam;" was aggressive and caused her pain; complimented the appearance of her private parts; and he asked if she was single.

Jane Doe 100 further alleges that, since as early as 2003, defendants received numerous patient complaints about Mulholland both before and after her appointment in August 2022. Additionally, in April 2025, the Washington Department of Public Health filed a formal complaint against Mulholland for "abuse" and "unprofessional conduct" on behalf of three patients.  

Holder and Hanley currently represent over 150 female patients.

"As a Kamiakin High School graduate, just like Mulholland, I am devastated to learn that, not only did he allegedly abuse so many trusting female patients, but that one of the few medical centers in the area lured women to him, only for them to be violently abused, and then the women were ignored when they complained. We are devoted to not only obtaining justice for our clients but also to exposing how Providence and Kadlec profited off of Mulholland's alleged sex crimes and abuses of his position of trust and power," said Holder.

"Mulholland's actions represent a horrifying betrayal of trust—and the healthcare institutions that enabled his abuse must also be held accountable. To the survivors who were ignored, dismissed, or silenced: Your courage in coming forward will bring justice for Mulholland's abuse, and will protect others from ever enduring this kind of violation again," Hanley added.

Jane Doe 100 accuses the defendants of sex-based discrimination, failure to protect patients, and institutional negligence. Case No. 25-2-22557-7KNT

Holder spearheaded the multi- plaintiff litigation against Chicago-area OBGYN and convicted sex offender Fabio Ortega. Hanley regularly represents survivors in sexual assault and discrimination cases, notably against powerful entities that fail to prevent systemic abuse.

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SOURCE The Law Firm of Tamara N. Holder, LLC