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Florida Hospital Drops Lawsuit Against a Woman Who Wouldn't Leave Facility
The hospital sought court approval and sheriff assistance after a discharged patient occupied a room for months, diverting resources from other patients, officials said.
- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital dropped its lawsuit against a patient who refused to vacate room 373 after her discharge, ending months of legal conflict.
- Earlier this month, the hospital filed for an injunction to force the patient out, arguing that resources were being diverted from helping other patients due to her continued occupation.
- "TMH staff made repeated efforts to assist the defendant in safely completing discharge," the complaint said, per the Tallahassee Democrat, including non-emergency medical transportation and family coordination.
- A hearing scheduled for earlier this week was canceled after the hospital filed a notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice; hospital spokesperson Sarah Cannon confirmed the case is now inactive.
- Although the patient was officially discharged in Oct, she remained in room 373 for months, and the facility had previously sought authorization for the county sheriff's office to assist in the eviction.
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