University of South Alabama v. Springhill Hospitals, Inc.

THIGPEN, Judge.

This appeal involves a finding of contempt and the trial court’s refusal to modify an injunction.

In December 1983, the trial court enjoined Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) and others from operating a medical facility formerly known as Knollwood Park Hospital in any manner which would result in an average length of stay of less than 30 days for patients in its West Tower. This court affirmed that judgment in Hospital Corporation of America v. Springhill Hospitals, Inc., 472 So.2d 1059 (Ala.Civ.App.1985), and stated:

“On January 17, 1978 Southwest Heart and Cancer Center,…