Here are four things to know:
1. Both businesses, which provide services at Witchita-based Wesley Medical Center, brought a lawsuit against Ms. Martin and her husband alleging embezzlement of more than $4 million from 2006 to 2017. The lawsuit estimated damages at $6.3 million, including interest, lost profits and investigation costs. Ms. Martin, who admitted to the allegations, has reported her net worth at around 25 percent of the damages, and said she is unable to pay.
2. The attorney for Mid-Kansas Wound Specialists and Emergency Services received approval for a restraining order and temporary injunction against Ms. Martin and her husband, as well as Ms. Martin’s living trust and limited liability corporations.
3. No charges have been filed in the case, but the court order prohibits Ms. Martin and her husband from hiding or disposing of their assets, except for certain expenses.
4. According to the lawsuit, companies Ms. Martin and her husband own benefited from the money she embezzled from Mid-Kansas Wound Specialists and Emergency Services.
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