A Chicago man was charged with four counts of aggravated battery after he allegedly punched four nurses, Fox32 reported Feb. 8.
On Feb. 2 at about 4:20 p.m., Ehab Allababidi went to Park Ridge, Ill.-based Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. While in the hospital room, he allegedly became violent and punched the attended nurse multiple times. Three other nurses tried to restrain Mr. Allababidi, and he allegedly attacked them as well.
Hospital security staff eventually restrained him. The four nurses were taken to the emergency room and treated for their injuries.
Mr. Allababidi was released from the hospital and turned over to Park Ridge police. He is being held while waiting for a bond hearing.
"Violence against our teammates in any form is unacceptable," a statement from the hospital said. "Physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals work around the clock to provide quality care to everyone who needs it, and they deserve to do so in a safe environment. We reported the incident to local law enforcement and refer all other inquiries to the Park Ridge police department. Out of respect for privacy, we cannot provide further details."