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Suffolk set to borrow $4M for settlement

Suffolk Legis. Ricardo Montano. (May 18, 2011)

Photo credit: David Pokress | Suffolk Legis. Ricardo Montano. (May 18, 2011)

Suffolk County is set to borrow $4 million to help settle a malpractice suit involving one of its health center obstetricians.

Legislators at their March meeting will consider a resolution that authorizes the borrowing, which will fund part of a $9 million settlement. The remaining $5 million will be paid through the state's Medical Indemnity fund, said Ways & Means Committee chairman Ricardo...

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