In a decision issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, all federal charges previously filed against Dr. Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk and his companies—Medical Legal Evaluations, Inc. and Safety Works Inc.—have been formally dismissed without prejudice.
The case involved allegations under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 1346, including claims of mail fraud and honest services fraud. On September 14, 2020, Judge Cynthia Bashant signed the Judgment of Dismissal, granting the Department of Justice’s motion to dismiss the indictment in its entirety.
The court’s order states that the charges are dismissed “without prejudice,” meaning no findings of guilt were made, and the defendants are fully discharged in connection with this case. As of this ruling, Dr. Stepaniuk and his businesses face no further legal obligations related to the indictment.
This dismissal underscores the importance of due process and the presumption of innocence under the law. It also provides clarity for stakeholders in the legal and medical-legal communities who have followed this matter closely.
Dr. Stepaniuk and his companies continue to operate with a commitment to professionalism, safety, and ethical standards.