(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Friday, July 8, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Steve resigns as chief of staff with a surprising decision of who will replace him.

Siobhan levels Elizabeth with a hospital malpractice suit – claiming she purposefully tried to kill her so Lucky would be available. Meanwhile, Lucky returns from a camping trip with Cam and Aiden. Later, Elizabeth asks Lucky for help with Siobhan.

In judge’s chambers, the mediator makes an important decision for Josslyn. Brenda testifies that she and Alec have experienced physical mob violence since she married Sonny.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Sonny discovers Jax paid off the court appointed mediator, and he blackmails her.
• Brenda reveals the recent attack on her and Alec during Carly and Jax’s custody hearing.
• Robin and Patrick adjust with the new chief of staff at the hospital.