Judge refuses to grant judgment without a trial in lawsuit arguing Central Health misused funds

A Travis County district judge has denied a request for judgment without a trial in a lawsuit accusing Central Health of improperly using taxpayer money.

Rebecca Birch, Richard Franklin III and Esther Govea sued Central Health in 2017, alleging it acted improperly by giving Dell Medical School money that was used for things like education, research and administrative costs. Their lawyers argued that under Texas’ rules for public hospital districts, Central Health's funding should be used only on medical costs for poor residents in Travis County.

They asked the judge to dismiss the case, arguing taxpayers don't have standing to sue government entities like Central Health. “Judge Amy Clark Meachum’s decision denying the Plaintiffs’ motion for summary is a positive outcome for Central Health,” a representative for the hospital district said in a statement. “We remain dedicated to our mission: delivering the highest quality, most equitable healthcare to low-income residents of Travis County.”

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