Ammon Bundy Ordered to Pay $26 Million in Hospital Malpractice Case

Idaho-based anti-government activist Ammon Bundy, known for his armed occupation of federal land in Oregon seven years ago, has been ordered to pay a staggering $26 million dollars to St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center, its CEO, a doctor, and a nurse practitioner. The lawsuit was filed by the hospital and its staff, accusing Bundy of defamation and malpractice claims following protests in front of the medical center. The child involved, a grandson of far-right activist Diego Rodriguez, was under medical care after being taken into protective custody by police due to severe malnourishment.

1: The Background of the Controversy

Ammon Bundy, the controversial Idaho-based anti-government activist, led an armed occupation of federal land in Oregon seven years ago, catapulting him into the national spotlight. Now, Bundy is facing another legal battle, but this time with a different adversary – a Boise hospital and its staff.

2: The $26 Million Judgment

A jury has ruled in favor of St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center, ordering Bundy to pay a jaw-dropping $26 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that Bundy engaged in defamation and malpractice claims against the hospital, its CEO, a doctor, and a nurse practitioner after the child of a close friend of his was treated at the medical center.

3: Trespassing Arrest and Refusal to Appear in Court

Bundy's protests in front of St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center led to his arrest for trespassing. However, both Bundy and Diego Rodriguez, the child's grandfather and a co-defendant, refused to appear in court, resulting in a default judgment against them.

4: Claims of Intimidation and Harassment

In response to the jury's decision, St. Luke’s issued a statement highlighting the accountability the judgment brings to Bundy and his associates, describing their actions as an ongoing campaign of intimidation, harassment, and disinformation.

5: Implications for Bundy's Political Ambitions

The $26 million judgment extends beyond Bundy personally and encompasses his failed gubernatorial campaign and his political organization, People’s Rights Network. This verdict could have significant implications for his future political endeavors.

6: St. Luke's Philanthropic Endeavor

St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center has pledged that any money collected from the judgment will be donated to a program dedicated to serving children who are suspected victims of neglect or abuse.

Ammon Bundy's once again finds himself in the midst of a legal storm, this time facing a substantial $26 million judgment over allegations of defamation and malpractice. With his political ambitions and assets on the line, the fallout from this case may shape Bundy's future actions and endeavors.