Man files lawsuit claiming Twin Co. hospital, deputies’ actions left him paralyzed
July 22, 2022 Civil RightsWFXR Fox news article covering the clinic's suit on behalf of Virginia resident against Twin County Regional Healthcare in Galax, Virginia.
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WFXR Fox news article covering the clinic's suit on behalf of Virginia resident against Twin County Regional Healthcare in Galax, Virginia.
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