Benn v. Universal Health System, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

ALITO, Circuit Judge:

This case concerns Donald Benn’s short-term involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility for an emergency examination. After his release, Benn brought federal and state claims against those involved in his commitment. The District Court granted summary judgment in favor of all defendants. We affirm.

I

Prior to the events at issue here, Donald Benn was under the care of therapist Dr. Jack Hartke and psychiatrist Dr. Lynn Bornfriend, both of whom had treated him for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The treatment included anti-depressant…