New Jersey Nurse Lexi Kuenzle Sues Englewood Health After Suspension For Calling Out Doctor Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death
The story of New Jersey nurse Lexi Kuenzle has taken a dramatic turn as she officially filed a lawsuit against Englewood Health after being suspended from her job. Kuenzle says her suspension came after she spoke out against a doctor at the hospital who allegedly made shocking remarks following the death of Charlie Kirk. According to her account, the physician said he was “glad” and that Kirk “deserved it,” words that stunned both staff and patients who overheard the exchange. Kuenzle posted about the incident on social media, naming the doctor and demanding accountability, which she says quickly led to her punishment by hospital administrators.
Her lawsuit claims retaliation, arguing that instead of addressing the doctor’s comments, the hospital targeted her for speaking up. In her posts, she described her disbelief at what she heard, saying that a doctor entrusted with caring for lives should never express joy over a tragedy. The outrage over her suspension grew rapidly online, with many calling her a whistleblower who should be protected rather than punished. Supporters have rallied behind her, praising her courage and insisting that patients deserve to know the attitudes of those treating them.
Englewood Health has not yet released a detailed public response to the lawsuit, but the controversy has already cast a harsh spotlight on the hospital. For many, the story raises questions about workplace culture, accountability, and the balance between protecting employees and shielding institutions from bad publicity. It also shows the risks healthcare workers take when they use their personal platforms to call out behavior they believe is unethical. Kuenzle, however, has made it clear she does not regret speaking out, saying she felt a duty to the patients who put their trust in the hospital every day.
The lawsuit could become a pivotal case for free speech in the workplace, particularly in professions where silence might be easier but not necessarily the right thing. At its heart, Kuenzle’s fight is not just about her own job but about a larger principle—whether people in positions of responsibility should be allowed to express such views without consequence, and whether those who report it should be punished or protected. The story has already spread beyond New Jersey, drawing national attention as part of the ongoing fallout surrounding Kirk’s death and the strong emotions that have followed.
For Kuenzle, the journey ahead will not be easy. Legal battles are draining, and the public eye can be unforgiving. But for now, she stands as an example of someone willing to risk her career to speak up. As she moves forward with her case, many will be watching closely, not just for the outcome in court but for the message it sends about accountability in medicine and integrity in the workplace.
