$562,500
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
A wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Wisconsin was settled for $562,500 after a schizophrenic man committed suicide in a mental health facility due to negligent monitoring. Staff members failed to notice his death for 18 hours. The state did not admit liability but settled to avoid litigation.
Additional Notes
The man was supposed to be checked on by staff members every 15 minutes during his time in seclusion.
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