Hospital Pushes to Escape Lawsuit | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

DCH Health Care Authority is fighting to get out of a wrongful death lawsuit after nurse Ada Doss was fatally shot in the hospital parking lot — arguing that Alabama’s Workers’ Comp Act, not civil court, should handle claims since she was killed while on duty. The hospital cites past rulings and says security didn’t know Taylor, the alleged shooter, was a threat — despite claims he was allowed to roam the campus unmonitored. Ada’s husband says she begged him not to let her die, “I have babies,” as she was shot. The case against Taylor and the security firm remains active, while DCH continues…