Freiburger v. Department of Mental Health

Plaintiffs decedent died as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on October 31, 1983, three days after he was released from the Lafayette Clinic. The clinic is run by defendant Department of Mental Health. Thereafter, plaintiff, decedent’s wife, filed the instant action against defendants. Plaintiffs complaint sounded in contract, alleging that defendants breached their contract with the decedent to provide appropriate care and treatment.

Defendants moved for summary disposition under MCR 2.116(C)(10), alleging that there was no genuine issue of material fact. Following a…