Molchon v. Tyler

In this appeal, we consider whether the trial court properly confirmed a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiffs in a wrongful death action alleging medical malpractice in the negligent discharge of a psychiatric patient who subsequently died as a result of gunshot wounds inflicted by police officers in circumstances which the parties agree were the equivalent of suicide.

BACKGROUND

“According to settled principles of appellate review, we will consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, who comes to this Court armed with a jury verdict approved by the trial judge.” Salih…