Oler v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

NEBEKER, Associate Judge:

Dr. Oler, a physician, initiated proceedings in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (District Court) for the appointment of a temporary and a permanent conservator 1 on behalf of one of his patients. He averred that the patient was suffering from a mental illness which would result in a dissipation of his assets to the detriment of his children and wife, and which further would make him unable to afford needed expensive treatment. A temporary conservator was appointed by the District Court but was later discharged and the patient’s property…