As a result of his accidents, Mr. Uppal suffered from back pain which radiated down his lower leg. On doctor’s orders, he went for an MRI to determine the exact cause of his symptoms. He went to a private facility for his MRI and paid out-of-pocket instead of waiting to obtain a free MRI at a hospital.
At issue was whether or not it was reasonable for Mr. U to obtain a private MRI when public healthcare is free.