Man claiming tinnitus from MRI at UMC Utrecht loses court case
An Amsterdam man has lost a court case against UMC Utrecht in which he sought information and facility access to prove the hospital caused his tinnitus during an MRI scan. The court denied all his requests, citing concerns over employee privacy and a lack of evidence that the requested documents exist.
A resident of Amsterdam has failed in his legal attempt to force UMC Utrecht to provide evidence regarding an MRI scan he underwent in October 2025. The man claims he developed severe tinnitus following the procedure and sought internal work instructions, the names of the technicians involved, and access to the specific MRI room to build a liability case. The court rejected all of his requests, citing a lack of urgent interest and the protection of employee privacy.
The judge ruled that the hospital is not required to share documentation, noting that UMC Utrecht maintains that its MRI staff receives oral rather than written instructions. Furthermore, the court determined that a visit to the MRI suite was unnecessary because the room has since been renovated and the equipment used during the man's examination replaced. The court did not issue a ruling on the hospital's potential liability for the patient's condition, but the claimant was ordered to cover the legal costs of the proceedings.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
