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Ricky Koel v. Citizens Medical Center, Inc., et al.
Date: 02-24-2025
Case Number: 32-CV-2166
Judge: HLT
Court: United States District Court for the District of Kansas (Wyandotte County)
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Defendant's Attorney: Brian C. Wright
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Ricky Koel sought emergency care and treatment at Citizens Medical Center, Inc., a hospital in Colby, Kansas, after sustaining serious injuries to his right eye. Citizens evaluated Mr. Koel and eventually released him with medication and<br>
instructions to see an ophthalmologist the following morning. He visited the ophthalmologist and received emergency surgery the next day, but eventually lost vision in his injured eye.<br>
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Mr. Koel asserted state-law medical malpractice claims against Citizens and several of Citizens' medical staff. He also brought a federal claim against Citizens under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). The district<br>
court dismissed Mr. Koel's EMTALA claim, concluding that Citizens did not violate the requirements under the Act.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Ricky Koel v. Citizens Medical Center, Inc., et al.?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard Ricky Koel v. Citizens Medical Center, Inc., et al.?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Kansas (Wyandotte County), KS. The presiding judge was HLT.
Who were the attorneys in Ricky Koel v. Citizens Medical Center, Inc., et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Brian C. Wright.
When was Ricky Koel v. Citizens Medical Center, Inc., et al. decided?
This case was decided on February 24, 2025.