In an ongoing legal battle, Norton Healthcare has struck back at Kosair Charities, which in a suit last May alleged that Norton misused contributions to enhance its bottom line and "line the pockets" of its executives. In a counterclaim filed Monday, the hospital company charges that Kosair "is committing a fraud on the Louisville community" by suggesting to donors that it is supporting Norton's Kosair Children's Hospital when it is has stopped doing so. Filed Monday in Jefferson Circuit Court, Norton's claim alleges Kosair stopped making contractually required contributions two years ago and is now $11.5 million behind.
