Legal Opinion
Genova v. Banner Health
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided August 20, 2013No. 12-1314PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GORSUCH, Circuit Judge.
When holding a hammer, every problem can seem a nail. After Banner Health decided it no longer wanted his services at its hospital, Dr. Ron Genova brought this lawsuit. He argues that Banner retaliated against him for complaining about overcrowded emergency room conditions, that the hospital’s conduct violated the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), and that he is entitled to damages. We don’t doubt Dr. Genova acted as his conscience compelled. Neither do we doubt that EMTALA is a powerful legal tool in the right circumstances. The trouble is,…
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