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confidence high
sentiment negative
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Acadia subsidiary faces $105M jury verdict in retaliatory termination suit
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
- San Diego jury awarded $35M compensatory and $70M punitive damages on May 12, 2026.
- Plaintiff is a former employee of Fashion Valley CTC terminated in October 2023.
- Acadia and Fashion Valley deny allegations and will challenge verdict in post-trial motions and appeal.
- Company is not a party to the lawsuit; Fashion Valley is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary.
- Acadia warns final outcome may differ materially due to uncertainties in litigation.
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