Land will soon be cleared in the area where the facilities will be constructed.
Construction plans were delayed after a bar owner whose land was taken over by the new hospital district sued for who sued arguing he was owed more money for the loss of his property. Earlier this week a judge ruled against the bar owner, allowing construction plans to move forward.
Read the Times-Picayune report on New Orleans hospitals.
Read more coverage on New Orleans hospitals:
– New Orleans Finalizes Acquisition of Methodist Hospital
– Universal Health Services and New Orleans Fail to Reach Deal Regarding Vacant Methodist Hospital
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