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LegalMay 18, 2026, 05:17 PM

Acadia Healthcare Subsidiary Hit With $105M Jury Award in Lawsuit

AI Summary

Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. announced that its indirect subsidiary, San Diego Health Alliance, Inc. d/b/a Fashion Valley CTC, was found liable in an employment-related lawsuit. On May 12, 2026, a jury awarded the plaintiff $35 million in compensatory damages and $70 million in punitive damages, totaling $105 million. Both Fashion Valley and Acadia Healthcare strongly disagree with the verdict, stating it far exceeds reasonable expectations, and plan to vigorously challenge it through post-trial motions and appeals.

Key Highlights

  • Acadia Healthcare's indirect subsidiary, Fashion Valley CTC, was a defendant in an employment-related lawsuit.
  • A jury awarded the plaintiff $35 million in compensatory damages on May 12, 2026.
  • The jury also awarded $70 million in punitive damages.
  • The total jury award against Fashion Valley CTC is $105 million.
  • Fashion Valley and Acadia Healthcare strongly disagree with the verdict.
  • Fashion Valley intends to vigorously challenge the verdict in post-trial motions and appeals.