Prosecutors Allege Trever Lauriano Inappropriately Touched 15-Year-Old Girl
WEST ISLIP, NEW YORK (August 27, 2026) – A worker at the Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip was arrested following accusations that he sexually abused a 15-year-old girl.
Suffolk County prosecutors are saying that the incident allegedly occurred in the behavioral health unit of the hospital. Authorities claim that Trever Lauriano, who worked as a nurse’s aide, inappropriately touched the victim under her clothing.
The girl made a noise following the incident, prompting the defendant to leave the room. He has since been arrested.
A full investigation into the incident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Nassau County Hospital Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse in a healthcare setting is unfortunately much more common than many people realize. According to RAINN, “From 2003 to 2013, 1,039 physicians had at least one sexual misconduct-related report filed with the National Practitioner Data Bank. Only 5–10% of victims report sexual abuse by physicians, making it a highly underreported crime.” Hospitals should take a number of measures to protect against sexual abuse.
- Hospitals should ensure that all of their employees undergo a rigorous background check.
- Hospitals should work to identify all the factors that lead to sexual victimization and predation.
- Hospitals should have numerous reporting avenues so that misconduct can be identified.
- Hospitals should work closely with the police after getting any report of sexual abuse.
Hospitals owe a legal duty of care to all of their patients to protect them from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. This includes protecting them from sexual misconduct. If a hospital fails to adequately supervise an employee who goes on to sexually abuse a patient, this could be construed as negligence. Victims are able to seek some measure of accountability and transparency through a civil action.
Getting Legal Help After Nassau County Sexual Abuse
We at GLK Law were very concerned to hear about the allegations involving the nurse’s aide at the Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough review of the potential scope of misconduct.
Have you or a loved one been sexually abused at the Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip? You may be able to pursue damages through a civil claim. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys is here to support you. We are committed to helping victims get the medical and financial support that they need to move forward with their lives. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
