A fired physician triggered a legal fight after he accused Auburn Community Hospital of punishing him for flagging patient safety risks and a surgeon’s behavior, according to The Citizen.
The doctor’s suit claims the hospital removed him after he pushed leaders to address dangerous practices. He argues the dismissal followed repeated warnings he made about treatment concerns.
The case adds pressure to a hospital already facing public scrutiny, and the filings suggest more internal details could surface as litigation moves forward.
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