Legal Opinion
Namor v. Lopez
New York Supreme Court
Decided April 21, 1989PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Lewis R. Friedman, J.
This case presents a recurring and troubling problem which has not been administratively cured. The lack of sensitivity of psychiatric institutions and their personnel to the persons committed to their care and custody is deeply disturbing.*
Petitioner was admitted to Bronx Psychiatric Center (the hospital) as a voluntary patient. On October 18, 1988, he submitted a written notice pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law § 9.13 (b) that he desired to leave. The statute is clear beyond any misinterpretation — respondent had only two options: (1) "promptly release…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Addington v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- O'Connor v. DonaldsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- People ex rel. Chakwin v. WardenNew York Court of Appeals · 1984
- People Ex Rel. Thorpe v. Von HoldenNew York Court of Appeals · 1984
- People ex rel. Henig v. Commissioner of Mental HygieneNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
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3Cited by4 opinions
- People ex rel. Noel B. v. JonesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1996
- In re JosephsNew York Supreme Court · 1989
- In re Cindy R.Appellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 2012
- State ex rel. Henry L. v. Hawes, New York County Courts1997