LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Waverly Hills Historical Society has reached an agreement with the former owner of the sanatorium.

In a statement, the historical society and Charlie Mattingly all parties share a love for the preservation of Waverly Hills, and they agreed that a collaboration is the best course of action.

The historical society is creating a permanent Mattingly Family Board Seat to ensure its founder's vision and legacy, the statement says.

A lawsuit was filed over disagreements between Mattingly and the current organization that oversees Waverly Hills.

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