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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): October 15, 1996
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COMPREHENSIVE CARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-5751 95-2594724
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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 October 15, 1996, Dr. Ronald G. Hersch resigned as Vice President of
Strategic Planning and Business Development of the Company and announced his
separation from the Company effective January 15, 1997, to pursue other
business interests. Dr. Hersch previously resigned his position as President of
the Company's Comprehensive Behavioral Care, Inc. subsidiary on September 9,
1996. Dr. Stuart Ghertner continues to act in the capacity of Interim President
of Comprehensive Behavioral Care, Inc. and Interim Chief Operating Officer of
the Company.
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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/ Kerri Ruppert
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Kerri Ruppert, Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 23, 1996
