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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): JULY 15, 1996
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COMPREHENSIVE CARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 0-5751 95-2594724
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1111 BAYSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 100, CORONA DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA 92625
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(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(714) 222-2273
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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On July 15, 1996, Ms. Kerri Ruppert was elected Chief Financial
Officer of Comprehensive Care Corporation to serve at the pleasure of the
Board. Ms. Ruppert has been employed by Comprehensive Care Corporation since
1988 and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and
Chief Accounting Officer. She will continue in the foregoing capacities in
addition to her new duties as Chief Financial Officer.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
COMPREHENSIVE CARE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Chriss W. Street
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Chriss W. Street, Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
(Principle Executive Officer)
Dated: July 20, 1996
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