The plaintiff’s decedent, a 23-year-old man who suffered from schizophrenia, was voluntarily admitted to the defendant psychiatric hospital for worsening symptoms associated with his condition. Upon admission, he denied suicidal ideation, but reported an overwhelming sense of dread, and stated he heard voices telling him to hurt himself. The decedent was an inpatient at the facility for one week…
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Type of action: Medical malpractice
Injuries alleged: Wrongful death
Name of case: Confidential
Verdict or settlement: Settlement
Amount: $800,000
Attorneys for plaintiff: Thomas E. Albro and David M. Irvine, Charlottesville
