In re: Conservatorship of Phillip Lingua
Published: Aug. 12, 2000 | Result Date: Jun. 6, 2000 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: MH90159 Verdict – $0
Judge
Court
San Diego Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Experts
Plaintiff
Donna Mills
(medical)
Facts
The petitioner claimed that the respondent was gravely disabled and suffered from a mental disorder (schizoaffective disorder) preventing him from caring for himself. Due to his level of dysfunction, respondent needed a conservator and appropriate placement into a controlled environment. The respondent, age 42, asserted that he was not disabled and should be allowed to live on his own without medication or psychiatric treatment.
Settlement Discussions
Petitioner's attorney asked jury for finding of grave disability. Respondent's attorney asked jury for finding of no grave disability.
Deliberation
three hours
Poll
12-0
Length
two days
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