Court Rules in Favor of ACH in Landmark Case: Judgment Overturns Jury Verdict and Vacates $770,000 Judgment
(Franklin, TN) - In a significant legal victory, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is proud to announce that United States District Judge Ludington of the Eastern District of Michigan issued an Opinion and Order ruling in favor of ACH and the health care staff.
The court determined that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to support the jury’s verdict. Judge Ludington emphasized the lack of evidence supporting the Plaintiff's claim required that the Court not only overturn the verdict but enter judgment in favor of the company.
This ruling is particularly notable as it overturns a jury verdict—a rare occurrence. Jury verdicts are afforded significant weight, but in this case, the Judge determined the “proof is all one way or so overwhelmingly preponderant in favor of [ACH] as to permit no other rational conclusion.”
"Sometimes justice is delayed, but in this case, justice finally won out. This victory is a testament to our steadfast faith and commitment to integrity," stated Jessica Young, President & CEO of ACH. "We are reminded of Proverbs 21:15—'When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous.' We remain dedicated to upholding our values in every aspect of our work, trusting that the truth will always prevail."
ACH has received several prestigious awards for its commitment to ethical practices in correctional healthcare. For nine consecutive years, the company has earned Great Place to Work certification and in 2024, was awarded its second Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Most recently, ACH was named Best Hospital & Health Care Business of the Year United States – 2025 in the Global 100 – 2025 Awards hosted by the Global Publishing Media Group.
About Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.
Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is the nation’s largest jail contract management company, managing contracts for health care teams and customized programs in a variety of correctional settings, including county jails, juvenile detention centers, mental health units, work release centers, and drug rehabilitation centers across 19 states. In 2023, ACH saved over $23 million in taxpayer dollars through bill scrubbing. From 2019 to 2024, over 105% of contracted nursing hours were met nationwide, and more than 116 patient lives were saved. Learn more at advancedch.com.
