Florida Appellate Court Holds Claim Involving Mentally Ill Patient’s Death In Hospital Was For Medical Malpractice And Not Ordinary Negligence
The decedent, Zachary Taylor Anderson, was admitted to the Indian River Memorial Hospital (“Hospital”) emergency room after he made deep cuts to his arms, legs, and body. The Hospital had him taken into custody for involuntary examination under the Baker Act. § 394.463(1)(b)2., Fla. Sta[...]