Wilson Foundation Sues Duke LifePoint Over $55M Hospital Stake Delay

Source: bizjournals.com

The Healthcare Foundation of Wilson, set up from the 2014 sale of the local hospital, wants to cash out its stake in Wilson Medical Center to fund community health projects. Duke LifePoint, the hospital's majority owner, is stalling the process, leading to a lawsuit over the sale price. It matters because the foundation needs the money to tackle health issues in Wilson County, while the hospital faces separate scrutiny over patient care and ownership changes.