Prospect Health Moves Closer to Offloading Connecticut Hospitals in Bankruptcy Proceedings

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The owner of several hospitals in Connecticut, now facing bankruptcy, informed a federal judge that a sale of its facilities is imminent. During a recent court hearing, officials from Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns a network of hospitals, provided an update on its restructuring process, highlighting that negotiations to sell the hospitals have progressed significantly. Prospect’s financial difficulties have put its continued operation in jeopardy, prompting the company to seek protection under Chapter 11. The proceedings included a discussion of the hospitals’ financial health and operational status, with the expectation that a … Read more

Former Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Files Lawsuit Alleging Cover-Up of Sexual Assault by Coach

Chicago Blackhawks have filed a motion to dismiss a negligence lawsuit brought by a former prospect who claims the team covered up his complaints of sexual assault and harassment by then-video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010. The Blackhawks have stated their commitment to creating a safe workplace for all members of the organization. Lawyers representing the anonymous plaintiff in the suit have accused the team of concealing sexual abuse and harassment during the team’s 2010 Stanley Cup-winning season. The suit alleges that Aldrich used his position of authority to groom, harass, threaten, and assault the … Read more