Jane Doe v. Leonard "Lenny" Hochstein is a high-profile civil lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court against plastic surgeon and former Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM) personality Dr. Lenny Hochstein.
Case Overview
- Court / Forum: Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- Plaintiff: Jane Doe (an anonymous adult female plaintiff).
- Defendant: Dr. Leonard "Lenny" Hochstein.
- Filing Date: June 2026.
- Causes of Action: Civil Sexual Battery, Battery, Assault, and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED).
Core Allegations
The complaint arises from an incident alleged to have occurred at Dr. Hochstein’s Star Island mansion in Miami Beach, Florida:
- Misrepresentation & Inducement: The plaintiff claims Hochstein invited her to his residence under the premise of attending an exclusive after-party. Upon arrival, she discovered only a few individuals present, all of whom eventually left.
- Drugging Allegations: The complaint alleges that Hochstein offered the plaintiff a substance he claimed was melatonin to help her relax. Relying on his status as a licensed medical physician, she took the pill.
- Incapacity & Sexual Assault: Shortly after ingesting the substance, the plaintiff experienced severe impairment, lost consciousness, and blacked out. The lawsuit alleges that while she was incapacitated and unable to consent, Hochstein sexually assaulted her.
- Aftermath: The plaintiff alleges she awoke the following morning without her lower garments and that Hochstein informed her they had engaged in sexual relations during the night.
Defendant’s Response
Hochstein and his defense counsel categorically denied all allegations, characterizing the lawsuit as a baseless "money grab." His legal team stated they possess text messages, witness statements, and security camera footage showing the plaintiff leaving the residence the following morning, which they assert contradicts her claims.
Involvement of Spetsas Buist
Spetsas Buist Accident Injury Lawyers, PLLC (led by attorneys Nicholas J. Spetsas and Charles Buist) represents the plaintiff, Jane Doe, as lead co-counsel alongside high-profile trial attorney Anthony Buzbee (The Buzbee Law Firm).
- Legal Strategy: The firm's involvement reflects its specialized practice in high-exposure intentional torts, sexual assault litigation, and catastrophic personal injury claims against high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities.
- Counsel Role: Spetsas Buist managed the drafting, intake, and filing of the civil complaint in Florida state court, co-counseling with regional and national trial attorneys to pursue compensatory and punitive damages on behalf of the anonymous plaintiff.
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