
Did Something Happen During a Visit with Dr. Patrick Clyne?
If you or a loved one experienced inappropriate contact or abuse involving Dr. Patrick Clyne during medical care, at a Santa Clara County-affiliated clinic, or through a foster care placement, a confidential legal review may help you understand your options.
Dr. Patrick Clyne served as a Santa Clara County pediatrician and licensed foster parent. A lawsuit filed in May 2026 alleges that he used those roles to gain access to vulnerable minors, including through pediatric examinations, foster care placements, the Children’s Shelter clinic, and Valley Medical Center facilities. These are allegations, and each person’s circumstances require an individual review.
The lawsuit also names Santa Clara County and a former County official. It alleges that officials received warnings about potential misconduct as early as 1996 and again in 2001, but failed to investigate adequately and continued to endorse Dr. Clyne in County-connected roles. A legal review can examine whether an institution or other responsible party may have enabled the alleged harm.
You may have legal options if the alleged abuse involved Dr. Patrick Clyne and the affected person was a minor at the time. Contact may have occurred during a medical examination, at a Santa Clara County-affiliated clinic, through a foster care placement, or in another setting connected to his roles. You do not need to have reported the alleged abuse previously to request a private, no-cost evaluation.
You decide what you are comfortable sharing. We will listen, explain the process, identify potential deadlines, and answer questions without pressure. A confidential evaluation does not commit you to filing a claim. If you choose to move forward, our role is to carry the legal burden while treating your story with dignity and care.

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