The Eden Health District is disappointed that a judge ruled against its countersuit against Sutter Health. Our goal when filing this suit was to keep San Leandro Hospital and its emergency medical facility open. This remains our goal. After reviewing our options with legal counsel, the Board of Directors decided unanimously to pursue appellate court review of the decision.
When we initially filed this suit, Sutter Health was preparing to close San Leandro Hospital. Our efforts have kept the doors open for months longer than originally planned. This has saved lives and protected the health of our community. This is the mandate of the Eden Health District. It is why we decided to pursue legal action in the first place and why we are pursuing appellate review now.Sutter Health is contesting the District’s 2008 claims involving the ownership and operation of San Leandro Hospital and the current construction of the Sutter Castro Valley Medical Center. The District has countered with a claim against Sutter and EMC to make the 2008 agreements illegal and void.
Earlier this year, Sutter Health and EMC agreed to continue to operate San Leandro Hospital as an acute care emergency services facility. Sutter Health cannot change the services provided unless it provides appropriate notice to Eden Health District.
For more information contact:
Dev Mahadevan, CEO – email: dmahadevan@ethd.org