$1.5M
Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
Settlement for the wrongful death of a 41-year-old woman with schizoaffective disorder who was struck and killed by a vehicle after escaping an unlocked emergency department room. Hospital staff failed to transfer her to a secure psychiatric unit despite clear signs of psychosis and imminent danger to herself.
Additional Notes
The hospital's on-call psychiatrist declined transfer without examination. The woman escaped twice, the second time leading to her death. Represented by Alexandra Humphreys, Esq.