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.