Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – 2 urologists at AZ Sint-Maria Halle were summarily dismissed after allegedly ignoring evacuation orders during a June 20, 2025, chemical spill. Lawyer Benjamin Herman challenges the firing; court hearing set Tuesday Sep 2, 2025.
As HLN News reported, 2 urologists at AZ Sint-Maria hospital in Halle have been fired after ignoring safety orders during an incident at the hospital’s day clinic on June 20th, 2025. The hospital’s governing council reviewed the situation. On June 25th, the council decided to dismiss both urologists, saying the breach was severe and left no other option.
Marlain emphasized that doctors must always prevent danger to patients and colleagues. Despite their departure, the hospital assured that urology care continues without interruption. AZ Sint-Maria worked with partner hospitals in Aalst and Brussels to maintain services. A new urologist will start on Monday, Sep 1, 2025, and another will join in October 2025.
“After 27 and 16 years of service, without ever receiving a negative evaluation, they were summarily dismissed. They weren’t even given the chance to give their version of events.”
– Benjamin Herman, lawyer for the dismissed urologists
What happened after 2 urologists were fired at Halle’s AZ Sint-Maria?
The 2 urologists’s lawyer, Benjamin Herman, called the official story “hallucinatory” and pointed out mistakes made by the hospital itself. He said the doctors, who had worked at the hospital for 27 and 16 years without any negative evaluations, were fired without ever being heard by the governing council.
“They were never given the chance to explain their side of the story. That is a clear violation of their rights,”
Herman said.
He also criticized the hospital’s emergency procedures, noting that the alarm codes which are the official means of triggering an evacuation of the area were never issued. He also said that if the product had been transported safely then the chemical spill would never have happened.
“My clients did indeed follow the evacuation order. They were notified by phone by an employee who relayed instructions from the Flemish Brabant West fire department. That was once, not five times as the hospital claims. After that, they left the building,”
says Herman.
The urologists are now taking their case to the Brussels court. The case will be heard in summary proceedings on Tuesday, Sep 2, 2025. The court will decide whether the doctors can return to work temporarily at AZ Sint-Maria while the case is being reviewed.
Herman said his clients are determined to protect their professional reputation and legal rights. He also highlighted broader concerns about how hospitals enforce safety measures and discipline staff.
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17 responses to “Halle’s AZ Sint-Maria Dismisses 2 Urologists After Incident”
So, two urologists get the boot for not playing by the evacuation rule book—who knew saving lives had so many red tape hurdles? 😏 Clearly, the hospital’s management is on a roll, but let’s hope their ’emergency procedures’ are better than their hiring practices!
Two urologists getting the boot after a chemical spill? Classic! Must’ve thought they were at a pub quiz instead of a hospital. 🍻
Two urologists tossed out like yesterday’s baguette for not running fast enough during a chemical kerfuffle—who needs due process when you’ve got a dramatic exit? 🍞💼
Looks like those two urologists took the concept of “standing by your principles” a bit too literally—who knew ignoring evacuation orders was part of the job description? 🤷♂️ Better brush up on those safety protocols, lads; this isn’t a game of “who can be the last one standing”!
Imagine getting fired for not playing the evacuation game correctly—real top-notch hospital management there! 🎭 Guess they thought the urologists were supposed to perform miracles, not just save lives.
Seems like these urologists took “going with the flow” a bit too literally 🤷♂️. Guess the only thing they’ll be treating now is their own legal problems! 🏥💼
Two urologists getting the boot for a chemical spill? Sounds like a classic case of “let’s blame the docs while we sort out our own mess” – must be a Tuesday at AZ Sint-Maria! 😂💼
Seems like being a urologist in Halle now requires more than just a steady hand; who knew following evacuation orders was optional? 🤷♂️ Just another day in the land of “accountability”, huh?
Looks like those urologists took “going out with a bang” a bit too literally! Who knew playing with chemicals was part of the job description? 😂🔬
Two urologists dismissed for not playing the evacuation game? Sounds like they took “stand your ground” a tad too literally, eh? 🤷♂️ Must be a new trend in healthcare—who needs doctors when you can just keep swapping them like football cards! 😂
Seems like the new standard for job security in healthcare is a ‘chemical spill’—who needs a fair hearing when you can just fire the blokes like a bad pint? 🍻💼
Oh blimey, who knew that ignoring a wee bit of chemical spillage would cost you your decades-long career? Must be a new method of staff management: “Out with the old, in with the hazardous!” 😂🍷
Seems like the hospital’s evacuation plan was as clear as mud, and these two urologists might just need a lawyer with a better grasp of the “emergency” part of “emergency procedures.” Classic, innit? 😂
Seems like it’s a real *cheers mate* moment for those urologists, eh? Getting the boot after nearly three decades just because they didn’t fancy playing musical chairs during a chemical spill—classic hospital drama! 😂
Clearly, being a urologist in Halle means you must possess the incredible ability to read minds during a chemical spill. Who knew saving lives had such a strict evacuation policy? 🤷♂️💼
Seems like a couple of urologists thought they could work through a chemical spill like it was just another Tuesday in the office—who needs safety protocols, right? 😂 Guess they’ll have plenty of time for some “R&R” now, eh?
Two urologists dismissed for not evacuating during a chemical spill? Seems like they could’ve simply taken a long lunch instead! 🍽️ Who needs safety when you’ve got 27 years of experience behind you, eh? 🤷♂️
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