Florida is suing prominent medical organizations, saying they have misled the public about the safety and effectiveness of using hormones and surgery to treat children with gender dysphoria.
The 75-page lawsuit, filed on Dec. 9 in Florida’s 19th Circuit Court in St. Lucie County, accused the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Endocrine Society of supporting “gender affirming care.” The suit says there is “no credible evidence” that medical procedures help gender dysphoric children.
None of the organizations immediately responded to a request for comment.
The lawsuit alleges that the groups violated Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. It also cites the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, stating that the groups conspired to deceive the public for financial gain….
Florida AG Sues Prominent Medical Groups Over Their Promotion of Transgender Treatments for Minors
