Harmon v. Uintah Basin Medical Center et al
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2:20-cv-00669
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March 19, 2025
Utah Hospital Can't Nix EMTALA Claim In Suicide Attempt Suit
A Utah federal court denied a hospital's second attempt to toss a patient's claim under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, finding that facts remain in dispute regarding the patient's admittance and subsequent transfer to another facility following a suicide attempt.
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June 22, 2021
Hospitals Can't Dodge Suicidal Patient's Malpractice Suit
A Utah federal judge won't throw out a malpractice suit alleging Uintah Basin Medical Center and Northeastern Counseling Center failed to properly transfer a patient between facilities while he was suicidal, leading him to attempt suicide again and resulting in serious injuries en route.