Settlement Closes Six-Year Abuse Case | Richmond News

Forty-plus plaintiffs have reached a settlement in a six-year legal battle against Cumberland Children’s Hospital, ending years of anguish over alleged abuse and neglect that began surfacing in 2019. The case, which included horrific incidents like a nonverbal teen being intentionally burned by staff, targeted not just the hospital but also former staff including a psychotherapist and medical director accused of inappropriate contact. Though one civil trial awarded a large sum later reduced by a judge, and the medical director was acquitted criminally and stripped of his license, this settlement brings closure to families who fought tirelessly for justice — without revealing the payout amount. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33d7ae572e3eff24