Lexi Kuenzle is a nurse from New Jersey who filed a lawsuit against Englewood Health after she was suspended for reporting a surgeon, Dr. Matthew Jung, who allegedly celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kuenzle claims her suspension was retaliatory for speaking out against Jung's comments made in front of colleagues and a patient.
Background on Lexi Kuenzle
Lexi Kuenzle is a nurse from New Jersey who has gained attention for her recent legal actions against Englewood Health and Dr. Matthew Jung. She has been a nurse for ten years, with nearly two years at Englewood Health.
Incident Overview
The controversy began when Kuenzle reported Dr. Jung for allegedly celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. This incident occurred in front of colleagues and a patient at the hospital. Kuenzle expressed her shock at Jung's comments, questioning how a doctor could say someone "had it coming."
Legal Actions
Following her report to hospital management, Kuenzle claims she was suspended without pay. She has since filed a lawsuit against the hospital and Dr. Jung, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation. The lawsuit argues that her suspension was a response to her objections to Jung's comments, which she believes violated medical ethics.
Current Status
As of now, Kuenzle remains employed at Englewood Health and is expected to return to work. The hospital has confirmed that it is investigating the incident. Dr. Jung has resigned, and there is no further information about his employment status. Kuenzle is seeking unspecified damages through her lawsuit.