Doctor Can Proceed With Civil Suit Over Alleged Injuries From Fall

The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a doctor’s civil claims against a hospital and both of his employers for his injuries from a fall. Case: Sattenberg v. University Medical Center Inc., No. 2024-CA-0017-MR, 01/16/2026, unpublished. Facts: Ronald Sattenberg worked as a radiologist. In August 2011, he allegedly fell over exposed cords at University Medical Center and suffered injuries. At the time, Sattenberg was dually employed by University Radiological Associates and the University of Louisville. Procedural history: Sattenberg filed workers’ compensation cla...