Cities Drop Lawsuit Against Cleveland Clinic For Closing Trauma Unit

The cities of Cleveland and East Cleveland are withdrawing their lawsuit against Cleveland Clinic for plans to close the Huron Hospital trauma unit, in East Cleveland, Ohio, according to a joint news release from all three parties.  

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In the beginning of November, Cleveland Clinic decided to delay its plans to close the trauma center for 90 days. Now, with the withdrawal of the lawsuit, officials will review trauma services in Cuyahoga County and level II trauma services at Huron will remain open. 

Read the release on the dropped lawsuit against Cleveland Clinic.

Read more about the Huron Hospital trauma unit:

Cleveland Clinic to Consolidate Trauma Centers in 2011

Cleveland City Officials Question Logic Behind Cleveland Clinic Consolidation

Cleveland Clinic Delays Closure of Huron Hospital Trauma Center

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