Friday, November 6th, 2009
Actor James Woods sues hospital over brother's 2006 death
YELLOWKNIFE - Actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.
Woods on Friday declined to discuss the lawsuit in detail, but told The Associated Press he wants "justice" for his brother, Michael, who was 49 when he died at Kent Hospital in Warwick of an apparent heart attack.
The two-time Oscar-nominated actor claims his brother received negligent medical care.
A jury was selected Friday, and opening statements are scheduled for Monday in Kent County Superior Court.
Woods grew up in Warwick and received Oscar nominations for his performances in "Ghosts of Mississippi" and "Salvador."
His other credits include "Nixon," "Casino" and the CBS legal drama "Shark."
Lawyers for both sides say they won't discuss the case while it's pending.
