HILL, J., December 6, 1990.
On the morning of June 27, 1981, Michael Silver, M.D., a psychiatrist, evaluated plaintiff Sandalio Russell at the facilities of the West Philadelphia Community Mental Health Consortium. Mr. Russell had been brought there at the request of his family who wanted him involuntarily committed pursuant to section 302 of the Mental Health Procedures Act, 50 P.S. §7302, which provides for involuntary emergency examination and treatment...
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