Appellate Court Paves Way for Chloe Cole's Medical Malpractice Trial Against Kaiser Permanente

On September 20, 2025, Harmeet K. Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division and founder of Dhillon Law Group, announced a significant legal victory for her client, Chloe Cole, in her medical malpractice lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente. Dhillon expressed her profound satisfaction with the development, stating on social media, > "I’m so proud to have been @ChoooCole’s lawyer. She is incredible! Kudos to my former colleagues for this win." This announcement confirms that Cole's high-profile case, which challenges the gender-affirming care she received as a minor, is now poised to proceed to a full trial.

The "win" referenced by Dhillon pertains to an appellate court's decision to affirm an earlier ruling, allowing the case to move forward against the healthcare provider. This includes a state judge's prior determination that Kaiser Permanente's arbitration agreement could not be enforced against Chloe Cole, effectively clearing a significant procedural hurdle for a full trial. The Center for American Liberty, an organization co-founded by Dhillon, also highlighted the news, confirming the case's advancement.

Chloe Cole's lawsuit alleges that she suffered from perceived gender dysphoria as a child and, between the ages of 13 and 17, underwent various gender-affirming treatments including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and a double mastectomy under Kaiser Permanente's supervision. Cole claims she and her parents were not adequately informed about alternative psychiatric treatments and were pressured into medical transition with warnings of high suicide risk. She is seeking punitive damages, citing evidence of alleged malice, oppression, and fraud.

Harmeet K. Dhillon, a prominent civil rights and constitutional law attorney, has been a vocal advocate in cases challenging aspects of gender-affirming care. As the founder of Dhillon Law Group Inc., she has represented numerous clients in high-profile civil liberties and free speech litigation. Her recent appointment as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division in 2025 further underscores her influence in legal and political spheres.

This legal progression in the Chloe Cole case reflects a growing national debate and increasing litigation surrounding gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit's advancement to trial could set a significant precedent, potentially influencing other similar cases and impacting medical institutions that provide such treatments. Stakeholders on both sides of the issue are closely watching the proceedings for their broader implications on healthcare policy and patient rights.