The company first filed a petition with the Delaware County (Pa.) Court of Common Pleas against the City of Chester Board of Assessment Appeals for incorrectly assessing several properties and denying appeals. The Chester Upland School District intervened in the case as the taxing authority that would be affected by any appeal. Prospect was eventually successful in reducing the value of several of the parcels, so it sought to recoup the money.
This comes as the four-hospital system in Delaware County faces a period of uncertainty over its viability. In April, 2022, the hospital system began quietly reaching out to municipalities, threatening to shut off emergency medical services unless a payment arrangement was met, according to WHYY.
WHYY reached out to Kevin Spiegel, Crozer’s chief executive officer, for comment but did not immediately receive a response. The school district also declined comment citing the pending litigation.
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