Wofford v. Eastern State Hospital

Decided 1990-07-24

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SUMMERS, Justice: We are asked to examine the liability of a mental institution for the release of a patient who later killed his stepfather. We conclude that although the State of Oklahoma recognizes such a cause of action under certain circumstances, in this case summary judgment was properly granted in favor of the Hospital. Plaintiff is the mother of…

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