o      According to the docket in the case of Curry v. Norton Healthcare, Joshua Hicks of Hicks & Funfsinn is an attorney for plaintiff Gina Curry.[1]

o      According to a May 24, 2019, complaint in Curry v. Norton Healthcare, “Gina Curry is a profoundly deaf individual who communicates primarily in American Sign Language (‘ASL’), which is her most effective means of communication. Ms. Curry is not fully proficient in English, and has difficulty reading complex terminology and documents in written English, given her lack of English proficiency. This action concerns the lack of communication access and accommodations for Ms. Curry at Norton Hospital, where Ms. Curry underwent a cesarean section during the 37th week of her pregnancy due to severe pre-eclampsia. While at Norton Hospital, which is owned and/or operated by the Defendant, the staff and employees failed to provide Ms. Curry with the necessary interpretation and communication services, and thereby failed to ensure equal communication with her in a medical setting.”[2]

o      According to a May 24, 2019, complaint in Curry v. Norton Healthcare, “Defendant NORTON HEALTHCARE, INC. (hereinafter ‘Defendant’), is a nonprofit company doing business in Louisville, Kentucky. Defendant owns, operates, and provides the services offered at Norton Hospital, which is located at 200 E. Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Defendant is a recipient of federal financial assistance, including Medicare and/or Medicaid reimbursements, and is subject to the requirements of Title III of the ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 1557 of the ACA.”[3]

[1] Curry v. Norton Healthcare, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-00381, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, May 24, 2019
[2] Complaint, Curry v. Norton Healthcare, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-00381, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, May 24, 2019
[3] Complaint, Curry v. Norton Healthcare, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-00381, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, May 24, 2019