Richard Scrushy

Richard Scrushy is an American businessman known for founding HealthSouth Corporation, a prominent healthcare company. He served as CEO during the 1990s when HealthSouth grew rapidly. However, in the early 2000s, the company became embroiled in a major accounting scandal, involving inflated earnings and fraudulent financial practices. Scrushy was indicted and acquitted of criminal charges but was later found liable in civil court. His case highlighted issues of corporate governance and ethics, making him a notable figure in discussions about corporate accountability and leadership integrity.