Toscano Law Group Pursues Civil Claims in Chesapeake Massage Therapist Investigation

November 13, 2026

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Toscano Law Group, P.C. is pursuing civil claims on behalf of women who received treatment from a Chesapeake, Virginia, massage therapist accused of photographing women without their consent during appointments. The firm is keeping its clients’ identities private. Read WAVY’s coverage of the Chesapeake investigation.

“Being photographed without consent during a massage is a serious violation of privacy,” said Diane P. Toscano, founder of Toscano Law Group. “My clients are demanding answers about how this could have happened, what safeguards were in place to protect patients, and what was known about the therapist’s conduct before their appointments.”

Read more about Diane Toscano and the firm’s civil claims in coverage from 13News Now (WVEC) and The Virginian-Pilot.

Civil Sexual Abuse Representation Across Virginia

Based in Virginia Beach, Toscano Law Group represents survivors of sexual assault and abuse in civil cases throughout Virginia. When alleged misconduct occurs in a healthcare facility, school, workplace, or other institutional setting, the firm examines who was responsible for protecting the people in its care, whether anyone raised concerns about the conduct, and how the institution responded.

In a separate case, Diane Toscano represented a client who alleged sexual abuse by an employee of a healthcare-related company. The defendants denied wrongdoing, and the parties reached a confidential six-figure settlement before a lawsuit was filed. Read about the healthcare-related sexual abuse settlement.

Speak Privately With a Virginia Civil Sexual Abuse Attorney

If you received treatment from the Chesapeake massage therapist involved in this investigation and have concerns about an appointment, you can speak privately with Toscano Law Group. The firm also welcomes inquiries from anyone seeking to discuss a potential civil claim arising from sexual assault or abuse anywhere in Virginia.

Call 757-821-7972 or request a private consultation.

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