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Torts
Disability
Mental Disorder

In Re Conservatorship of Susan Lee Haag

Published: Feb. 8, 1997 | Result Date: Jan. 16, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: MH85500 Verdict –  $0

Judge

Sheridan E. Reed

Court

San Diego Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Hugh A. McCabe
(Neil, Dymott, Frank, McFall, Trexler, McCabe & Hudson)


Defendant

Susan Daley


Experts

Plaintiff

Ansar M. Haroun
(medical)

Facts

Respondent Sean Lee Haag, a 26-year-old unemployed man, allegedly suffered from a mental disorder that prevented him from providing for his food, clothing and shelter. The petitioner brought this action to establish a conservatorship for the respondent. The respondent demanded a jury trial and opposed his conservatorship and placement into a treatment facility. The petitioner contended that the respondent was gravely disabled and suffered from a mental disorder, preventing him from caring for himself. The petitioner also contended that due to his level of dysfunction, the respondent needed a conservator and placement into a structured environment. The respondent asserted that he was not disabled and should be allowed to live wherever he wanted.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff made a C.C.P. º998 settlement demand for $_____________ . The defendant made a C.C.P. º998 offer of compromise for $_____________ .

Damages

The petitioner asked the jury for a finding of grave disability.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately _____ years and ____ months after the case was filed. A settlement conference/arbitration/mediation was held on ____/___/19____ before ____________ (name) of _____________ (affiliation or court) resulting in ________________. ANY INTERESTING EXPERTS TESTIMONY???

Deliberation

2 hours

Poll

12-0

Length

2 days


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