Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Doe participated in an outpatient mental health program. When Doe had an argument with two program participants, an employee of the program attempted to intervene. He allegedly tried to place Doe in a therapeutic hold, during which Doe suffered compression fractures to her thoracic spine. As a result of her experience, she developed post-traumatic stress.

Doe claimed the program was liable for its employee’s assault and use of unnecessary restraint. She asserted that that restraint was also performed incorrectly and lasted longer than necessary.

The parties settled for $1.15 million.

Citation: Doe v. Roe Mental Health Program, settled before filing, July 29, 2020.

Claimant counsel: AAJ member Chidi James, Fairfax, Va.; and Cory Ford, Leesburg, Va.