DETROIT – A press conference scheduled for Tuesday morning promises to reveal more shocking details in the growing list of allegations against this former nurse.
Wilfredo Figueroa Berrios, a former nurse at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, is facing nearly a dozen sexual assault charges in connection with multiple cases.
Prosecutors in his criminal cases say he “preys on vulnerable patients” who seek help at the hospital.
The press conference, led by attorneys from Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers, will outline new claims against Berrios, 47, as well as how they were handled at Sinai-Grace.
They will include instances of performing unnecessary medical procedures, sexual assaults, and drugging of patients, while under his care at Sinai-Grace, as well as at Trinity Hospital in Livonia, where he previously worked.
The lawsuits were filed on behalf of Berrios’ victims against Sinai-Grace and its parent company, Tenet Healthcare, alleging it failed to perform background checks and investigate complaints.
This comes on the heels of last week’s announcement by Fieger Law and Flood Law that they have filed lawsuits against Sinai-Grace Hospital.
In total, Berrios has been charged with five counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and a fourth-degree count in separate cases.
On Sept. 4, he was arraigned after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 41-year-old woman on May 9 outside of the Tin Roof bar, which is across the street from Comerica Park.
On Oct. 4, Berrios was charged in connection with an August 12 assault of a 31-year-old woman, who was a patient at Sinai-Grace.
Local 4 reached out to Sinai-Grace earlier this evening for comment, and they said in a statement:
“Sinai-Grace Hospital prioritizes the safety of our patients. The hospital has rigorous processes in place to screen applicants prior to employment.
There was no indication of a concern during that process. We also have processes to identify and address patient safety issues and take appropriate action.
Upon becoming aware of these allegations, Sinai-Grace proactively initiated contact with and notified law enforcement and suspended the employee, who has since been terminated.
We do not condone any type of abuse and are cooperating fully with law enforcement. Federal privacy laws restrict us from sharing patient-specific information.”
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Berrios is currently out on a $100,000 bond with a GPS tether and a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew.
He was also ordered to have no contact with the victims and not to go to any hospitals unless there is a personal emergency.
His preliminary examination in the Sinai-Grace case is scheduled for next Monday, Oct. 20.