Johnston-Willis, Ltd. v. Kenley

Opinion

KOONTZ, C.J.

Johnston-Willis, Limited appeals from a final judgment of the circuit court upholding the State Health Commissioner’s (Commissioner) denial of its application for a certificate of public need (CON). Johnston-Willis had sought a CON to add obstetrical beds and to reorganize its outpatient surgery program. The Commissioner denied the CON in its entirety. Johnston-Willis appealed the Commissioner’s decision to the Circuit Court of Chesterfield County. That court reversed the Commissioner’s decision denying Johnston-Willis a CON to reorganize and consolidate its outpatient…