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Nurse sues local surgeon after he allegedly choked her in dispute over medication
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The nurse is seeking over $1 million in damages.
A lawsuit has been filed by a Bexar County registered nurse against an orthopedic surgeon and the owners of Northeast Baptist Hospital. The nurse alleges that the surgeon grabbed her neck during a dispute in the operating room. The hospital is also accused of ignoring the surgeon's prior outbursts.
The Texas Medical Board has issued a remedial plan in response to the incident. The nurse is seeking over $1 million in damages. Further details about the lawsuit and the incident are available from local news sources.
The case involves allegations of physical altercation and negligence, with the nurse seeking significant compensation. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from WOAI News 4.
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Category: government Published: August 3, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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