McNair v. Rivera

OPINION

FACTS

In 1989, Dr. Kimble McNair, a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, was convicted of six counts of sexual assault committed during the examination of his patient-victims. His convictions resulted in four consecutive and two concurrent life sentences. This court affirmed the judgment and sentences in McNair v. State, 108 Nev. 53, 825 P.2d 571 (1992).

Respondent Elizabeth Ann Rivera, the victim who first reported McNair’s conduct, thus triggering his arrest and the coming forward of other victims, filed two civil actions against McNair after his convictions. Rivera’s…