By Christina Acampora | posted on March 13th, 2015
(Federal Court — filed March 11, 2015) Medical malpractice case involving a teenage patient who was admitted to a psychiatric facility for severe depression, suicidal thoughts, and previously documented dangerous behavior. Treatment center failed to monitor the patient properly, allowing the adolescent to attempt suicide by hanging within the facility. After suffering severe injuries and brain damage from the suicide attempt, the patient ultimately passed away some time later as a result of the facility’s negligence.