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Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Mental Health Facilities May Be Liable for Gross Negligence in Denying Voluntary Admission

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Matos v. Geisinger Med. Ctr., 334 A.3d 288 (Pa. 2025) - An individual with an extensive mental health history sought admission to two different mental health facilities for inpatient psychiatric care. However, both facilities...more

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Cap on Punitive Damages is Constitutional, Georgia Supreme Court Holds

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A $250,000 cap in punitive damages is constitutional, the Georgia Supreme Court has confirmed, upholding the trial court’s decision to substantially reduce a $50 million verdict to $250,000. Taylor v. Devereux Found., Inc.,...more

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