Former Springfield Hospital CEO sues over forced resignation, mismanagement

The 35-page lawsuit, filed Aug. 14 by former CEO Tim Ford, claims the board blamed him for the hospital’s financial condition to evade accountability and claim credit for Ford’s initiatives.

“Mr. Ford’s departure exacerbated persistent problems that Mr. Ford was working hard to address, and created new ones,” the lawsuit alleges. “Springfield Hospital’s very survival is now in question.”

Ford is seeking $13,582 for each two-week pay period since he received his last check, totaling $230,000 as of Aug. 9. He’s also seeking compensation for attorney fees, damages and future lost income.

Ford, who became CEO in 2013, was let go at the end of last year, when the hospital was under financial strain and questions were arising about mismanagement within the organization.

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