Spencer Ivy v. East Mississippi State Hospital

LAMAR, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. The definitive question in this appeal is if the Director of the East Mississippi State Hospital (“EMSH”) 1 is the proper “chief executive officer” for notice purposes under the Mississippi- Tort Claims Act (“MTCA”), as opposed.to the Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health (“DMH”). We find that ÉMSH’s Director is the CEO under the MTCA, and we therefore reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. According to the complaint in this case, Charlene Ivy was admitted to EMSH on May 11, 2012, and she died on July 17, 2012. Alleging medical…