Clinic

Urgent Care Clinic Faces Foreclosure Amid $4 Million Loan Dispute; Head Physician Named in Lawsuit

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PEA RIDGE, Ark. — A medical facility in Benton County is facing imminent foreclosure after reportedly failing to meet obligations on approximately $4 million in loans. This situation arises from a lawsuit initiated last month by a local bank. First Western Bank of Booneville has filed legal action against Pea Ridge Urgent Care Clinic Co., alleging that the clinic defaulted on loans that were issued between October 2022 and February 2025. The lawsuit was formally lodged in Benton County Circuit Court, outlining the bank’s claims for the outstanding amount. Dr. Alan Schumacher, who serves as … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Colorado’s Abortion Clinic Buffer Zone Law Amid New Legal Challenge

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A federal judge in Denver has dismissed a local woman’s challenge to a law that restricts activities aimed at persuading others outside abortion clinics, a rule that has been in place for over three decades. The case could potentially lead to a U.S. Supreme Court review of its previous decision on similar restrictions. Enacted in 1993, Colorado’s law prohibits individuals from approaching anyone within eight feet of the entrance to a health care facility for the purpose of distributing literature, displaying signs, or speaking with patrons. The legislation was introduced following reports of confrontational tactics … Read more

Closure of Asbestos Screening Clinic in Montana Sparks Concern Over Public Health Amid Legal Battle with BNSF

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Libby, Montana — Authorities have closed the Center for Asbestos Related Disease, a crucial screening facility in this small town grappling with the health repercussions of asbestos exposure from a nearby mine. The abrupt closure followed a court order granting the railroad BNSF the right to seize the clinic’s assets to satisfy a legal judgment. On Wednesday, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office enforced the closure of the clinic, which has been instrumental in providing care to the local community, where around 3,000 residents live under the shadow of long-standing asbestos contamination. The area is notorious … Read more

State Dental Clinic Owner Fights Back: Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Attorney General

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HARTFORD, Conn. — The owner of multiple dental clinics across the state is set to challenge a court ruling that dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Attorney General William Tong. The suit was sparked by a press release issued by Tong’s office, which the clinic owner claims contained false statements about his practices. Superior Court Judge Neeta Vatti dismissed the lawsuit on grounds of qualified immunity, which protects government officials from lawsuits arising from their official duties unless they violate established legal rights. Dr. Abbas Mohammadi, president of Columbia Dental, which operates clinics in several cities … Read more