Kentucky River Community Care, Inc. v. Stallard

OPINION

COMBS, Chief Judge.

Kentucky River Community Care (KRCC) appeals from an order of the Breathitt Circuit Court imposing upon it a fine of $40,500 plus the costs of mediation and attorney fees. After our review, we vacate and remand this matter to the Breathitt Circuit Court.

Appellee Creeda Stallard (Stallard), who had been treated as a patient at KRCC, was sexually assaulted by another patient during her stay in the Bailey Center location. She later filed suit against KRCC. On November 16, 2006, the Breathitt Circuit Court entered a mediation order that included the following language:

The…