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Three Rivers Behavioral Health Patient Dumping Settlement

Three Rivers Behavioral Health agreed to pay $25,000 for allegedly violating patient dumping statute by failing to accept an appropriate transfer. The settlement was reached with the HHS Office of Inspector General on June 17.

Settlement: $0.03M

Jamal Sutherland death linked to medications prescribed at Palmetto

Jamal Sutherland died after being arrested following a fight at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health on January 4th. The Charleston coroner determined that medications prescribed by the facility contributed to his death.

Palmetto cited for failing to report assault involving Jamal Sutherland

A state agency cited Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health for failing to properly report the assault that led to Jamal Sutherland being taken to Charleston jail. This represents a violation of required reporting procedures for patient incidents.

General abuse allegations at Carolina Youth Development Center

A legal website indicates there are potential cases for sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional abuse at Carolina Youth Development Center. The site suggests victims may be entitled to significant compensation for abuse experienced at the facility.

High-profile child sex abuse lawsuit forces group home closure

A high-profile child sex abuse lawsuit was filed that forced a group home to close. The article mentions this in the context of discussing Thornwell Home for Children's $8 million revenue from group home operations.

Doe v. Three Rivers Behavioral Health - Minor Abuse Case

A lawsuit filed against Three Rivers Behavioral Health, LLC involving abuse suffered by a plaintiff while she was a minor resident at the facility. The case is ongoing in federal district court in South Carolina.

Amber Zeller lawsuit with proposed settlement for minor

A lawsuit filed by Amber Zeller and others against Windwood Farm Home for Children, Inc. involves claims on behalf of a minor. Court documents indicate a proposed settlement of the minor's claims is seeking approval.

Settlement agreement involving Carolina Youth Development Center

A South Carolina Department of Social Services document references a settlement agreement that involves Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC). The document mentions the settlement agreement in the context of placement requirements and health services.

Employee charged with hitting 9-year-old child

Sacajawea Collins, a team leader at Windwood Farm Home for Children and Family Services, was charged with neglect by a legal custodian after being accused of hitting a 9-year-old boy in the face. The incident was captured on video.

K.J. Complaint Against Three Rivers Behavioral Health

A complaint filed against Three Rivers Behavioral Health, LLC involving abuse allegations. The document indicates concerns that the abuse would exacerbate the plaintiff's pre-existing conditions.

Lawsuit filed against Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health

Court documents show a lawsuit filed against Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, LLC in Charleston Common Pleas Court. The case number is 2020CP1005263, indicating the lawsuit was filed in 2020.

Lambda Legal lawsuit involving child placement practices

Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries is named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit (case 6:19-cv-01567-JD) involving allegations of placing children removed from families due to abuse concerns into unhealthy, abusive and unsanitary conditions. The lawsuit includes motions for summary judgment filed in 2022-2023.

Psychiatric hospital safety violations investigation

Lighthouse Care Center of Conway was identified in a Wall Street Journal database investigation of psychiatric hospitals with safety violations. The investigation found issues including assault of patients at various psychiatric facilities.

Palmetto Lowcountry identified in psychiatric hospital safety violations investigation

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health was identified in a Wall Street Journal database investigation of psychiatric hospitals with safety violations that still receive accreditation. The investigation focused on facilities with documented patient assault issues.

DHEC cites Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health for safety violations

DHEC has cited Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health twice since 2016 for various safety violations. The facility has been described as a 'ticking time bomb' due to ongoing complaints and issues.