Kansas Hospital Faces Lawsuit for Refusing Emergency Abortion

Missouri woman alleges denial of life-saving care under federal and state laws after pregnancy complications

Mylissa Farmer's lawsuit claims the University of Kansas Health System violated the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).
Farmer experienced premature rupture of membranes at 18 weeks, making her pregnancy nonviable and putting her at risk of severe complications.
The hospital allegedly refused treatment due to the political climate surrounding a state abortion referendum.
A federal investigation concluded the hospital's actions violated federal law requiring emergency medical care.
Farmer seeks damages and an official admission of the hospital's legal violations.