NAMOR v. LOPEZ


143 Misc.2d 469 (1989)

Carl Namor, Petitioner, v. Marlene Lopez, as Acting Director of Bronx Psychiatric Center, Respondent.

Supreme Court, Bronx County.

April 21, 1989


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald Gottlieb and Timothy J. Bennett for petitioner. Robert Abrams, Attorney-General (Alfred P. Crisci of counsel), for respondent.


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...

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