Newly appointed Opposition Senator Kenneth Bascome is being sued by the Bermuda Hospitals Board.

Businessman and St. George's alderman Sen. Bascome lost a bid to enter the House of Assembly to former Premier Jennifer Smith during July's General Election by only eight votes.

A member of the Progressive Labour Party for 30 years, Mr. Bascome became an independent and then a member of the United Bermuda Party after differences arose between him and the PLP.

He could not be contacted by The Royal Gazette last night, and BHB lawyers declined to comment on the suit.