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A Cook County judge ruled that Manoj Prasad may continue to run West Suburban Medical Center, denying a request for a receivership.
The dispute centers on control of the hospital after Prasad closed it and furloughed most employees amid financial strains.
Patlola alleged financial mismanagement and sought to reclaim control of the hospitals through a receiver.
The ruling remarks noted no evidence that Prasad mishandled funds, though lease terms and finances remain unsettled.
The decision leaves West Suburban operating under its current owner as talks continue about reopening and stabilizing finances.
Patlola had previously sought to evict Resilience from the hospitals and pursue a receiver for management.
West Suburban Medical Center sits on land owned by Patlola’s Ramco, complicating the ownership dynamics.
Prasad aims to fully reopen West Suburban later this month or by early July after initial clinical restart.
There is ongoing concern in both Oak Park and surrounding suburbs about reduced hospital access due to the dispute.
The case involves multiple parties and facilities, including Weiss Memorial Hospital, once part of the same purchase.

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A Cook County judge rejected appointing a third party to run the hospitals, keeping Manoj Prasad in control.
West Suburban Medical Center and Weiss Memorial Hospital remain under current operator after the ruling.
The rulings follow closures that left hundreds of staff furloughed and patient care disrupted.
State investigations are underway into how taxpayer dollars were spent at the two facilities.
A federal license to receive Medicare and Medicaid funding could expire if corrective actions are not taken.
Community and medical leaders fear the West Side may lose critical care access if leadership remains uncertain.
A former West Suburban director described ongoing concerns about building infrastructure and service gaps.
The judge noted a framework exists to reopen the hospitals but did not share further details.
Officials are investigating how state funds were allocated to the hospitals before closures.
A Chicago medical society letter urged proactive oversight to restore care for historically underserved West Side communities.

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