Jensen v. Leonard

Plaintiff instituted this action to recover damages against defendants for allegedly maliciously and without probable cause, filing in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County a verified petition that she was mentally ill and in need of supervision, care or treatment (Welf. & Inst. Code, §§5040, 5047). That pursuant to said petition a warrant was issued for the apprehension and detention of plaintiff in the psychopathic ward of the Los Angeles General Hospital. The complaint further alleges that following such detention for several days in the psychopathic ward/ plaintiff was brought before…