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Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Former Guthrie Physical Therapist Facing Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit
A former physical therapist from Painted Post is named in a
lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct. The
suit was filed by four women who claim Gregory Parfianowitz fondled them during
massage therapy, gave them ill-fitting towels to cover themselves, and
discussed sexually-charged topics during their sessions. Parfianowitz was charged with four
misdemeanor and violations charges, and was then acquitted of the charges involving
one of the women following a jury trial last November. The acquittal prompted the Steuben County
District Attorney’s Office to discontinue prosecution on the remaining
counts. The suit also names Dr. Kathleen
Hallinan, an internist; Diane Legendre, a physician assistant; Corning
Hospital, and Guthrie Medical Group as defendants. Hallinan and Legendre are accused of
violating their duties to inform superiors of the allegations, as well as
violating patients’ trust.