Cliff Williams / TPI Ivy Creek Healthcare operates Elmore Community Hospital. Ivy Creek has filed a lawsuit against the Elmore County Economic Development Authority for interring with its business operations.
CLIFF WILLIAMS 334-740-1116
Even with a continuance of a hearing for a temporary restraining order, the court battle started by Ivy Creek Healthcare against the Elmore County Economic Development Authority and the Elmore County Healthcare Authority continues.
All parties filed a joint motion to continue a hearing scheduled for Wednesday until next month.
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