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TERWILLIGER v. HENNEPIN COUNTY

No. CX-95-1872.

542 N.W.2d 675 (1996)

Michelle Denais TERWILLIGER, as trustee for the heirs and next of kin of Patrick Denais, decedent, Appellant, v. HENNEPIN COUNTY, d/b/a Hennepin County Mental Health Center, et al., Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

Review Granted April 1, 1996.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mark Hallberg, Mackenzie & Hallberg, P.A., Minneapolis, for appellant.

Michael O. Freeman, Hennepin County Attorney, Michael B. Miller, Sr. Asst. County Attorney, Minneapolis, for respondent.

Considered and decided by PARKER, P.J., TOUSSAINT, C.J., and FORSBERG, J.

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

The family of the deceased Patrick Denais brought an action against Hennepin County Mental Health Center (HCMHC) alleging negligent psychiatric treatment and care, resulting in Mr. Denais's death by suicide. The trial court granted the county's motion to dismiss based on discretionary governmental immunity. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Patrick Denais began receiving medical care and treatment, including psychiatric...

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