CHAMPION, Ohio (WKBN) - An informational town hall was held at Kent State Trumbull Wednesday afternoon for those impacted by the layoffs and closure of Insight Trumbull and Insight Hillside.
A tough situation continues for Insight workers who have lost their jobs.
"I never experienced this. Working at Hillside, we've been through a lot with different companies, and this is the worst," Joanne Bruton said.
Two attorneys representing a Cleveland area firm held an information meeting to explain their class action lawsuit against Insight.
"I wish I had more answers about what was going on, but that's why we had to sue them," Christina Spallina said.
The suit was filed to recover compensation, and Insight workers like JoAnne Bruton, who's worked 44 years at Hillside, know they're still owed some things.
"We lost our vacation time," Bruton said. "They haven't paid us for our lost wages."
The attorneys explained the lawsuit, who's included and how it works, and warned this was just the beginning of the fight.
"We're not willing to dismiss the lawsuit just to make it go away as soon as possible," Spallina said.
The attorneys say Insight has not responded yet to the lawsuit. Doug Pitt was listening. He has 42 years of healthcare experience.
"I've never been unemployed as a physical therapist, and it's very disconcerting," Pitt said.
Pitt says he's missing pay and vacation pay. He wants it since he has no health insurance.
The lawsuit seeks to find compensation and recover as much as possible. Pitt doesn't know if Insight could recover after opening and then closing.
"This is supposed to be a community-first type of health care system, but right now I'm really wondering," Pitt said.
The lawyers explained all the aspects of the lawsuit and how it works, including how they would get paid. They also discussed that it was drafted to include everyone possible at any Insight facility, which was shut down.