The plaintiff, a former paramedic, was involuntarily admitted to a hospital under the Mental Health Act following a situational crisis and substance abuse relapse.
While in a mental health seclusion room, he became highly agitated, wrapped his hands in fabric, and made threatening gestures toward security staff.
Pursuant to a physician's order, hospital security guards entered the room and physically restrained the plaintiff so that chemical restraints could be administered.
The plaintiff sued the hospital and the security guards, alleging unnecessary and excessive use of force, an unsafe room environment, and that his blood was taken without consent.
The court dismissed the action, finding that the security guards acted reasonably, the force used was not excessive, the room was safe, and the plaintiff had consented to the bloodwork.
