I was kept away from my dying Grandmother by being told she went home when she actually was still in the hospital. She did die and I was told the wrong time for the funeral which I missed due to being lied to. When I got home I was depressed and could not sleep or eat. I do have statements from my doctor.
2007-06-13 05:33:05 · 12 answers · asked by sensi 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Who I am upset with is not relevant to my question. Also if I knew what I could sue him for I wouldn't be asking the question.
2007-06-13 05:43:56 · update #1
How would the hospital know where and when the funeral is? I said him not they. I also live 9 hours away from where this took place.
2007-06-13 05:49:04 · update #2
you are talking about a suit for the intentional infliction of emotional distress
2007-06-13 05:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't say who it was that gave you the bad information, or what kind of time frame this all happened in. I am assuming that this is another family member.
I am not an attorney, but I don't think that you have a case. Your only "damages" are emotional, and whether your grandmother was in the hospital and what time the funeral was set for were both things that you could have found out for yourself.
I think that this was a horrible, rotten thing for someone to do, but unfortunately I don't think that there is anything here to base a lawsuit on. However, if you think you have a case, try calling an attorney. You may find someone who is willing to listen and to try filing something for you on contingency, though I doubt it.
My condolences for you and your family.
2007-06-13 12:41:48 · answer #2 · answered by browneyedgirl623 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im not sure who lied to you on these issues, but there is a HIPPA law in place that bars healthcare workers from giving out any information on an individual under there care if this is possibly the case theres absolutely nothing you can do they arn't even allowed to disclose the fact that she's in the hospital as a paitient. However I don't know how this applies to say a family member, but a lawyer won't even touch a HIPPA suit unless it has been violated.
2007-06-13 12:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to recolve yourself that the "him" in this situation is an *** and a badperson, you cannot sue a person for being an ***.
You need to buck up and move on - life is not fair, and people are going to let you down and hurt you all along the way from cradle to grave.
I am sorry for your loss, but dwelling on the wrongs done you will not lead to a productive life.
2007-06-13 12:56:59 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since you don't provide details, I assume that this "him" you are referring to is the person who gave you the bad information. You first must prove that he gave you the bad information. You would also need to prove that he knew that the information was bad when he gave it to you. Additionally, if you were able to prove those elements, then you would have to show that when he gave you the bad information, that it was with the intent to mislead you. These elements can be difficult to substantiate in court. Lastly, what is the premise for the lawsuit? In other words, what are you suing him for? Emotional stress, financial loss, pain and suffering? There needs to be a basis for the suit, or in other words, on what grounds are you suing him?
Consult an attorney who specializes in this area of law.
2007-06-13 13:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by dwmatty19 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are discussing suing the administrator of the hospital, or someone in charge of the affairs of the estate like an attorney you should forget about it. You won't have a case, sad to say. They can claim she did not want you to attend. And they can win.
2007-06-13 12:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by Rothwyn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What you're trying to find out is if you could sue for your grief when somebody lied to you. If it was a family member who lied he/she would not be liable. You won't find a court who would find negligence there. If it was an institution.. you have a case.
2007-06-13 12:38:23 · answer #7 · answered by soda7nb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Will sueing bring your grandmother back.?
If you feel it would, go sue everybody who gave you the wrong info. You might collect from somebody.
Also, be prepared to cough up $ 1500.00 or so for a retainer.
2007-06-13 13:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you think there is grounds for a suit, contact an attorney and then put your mind at rest, and whom and what are you trying to sue for....emotional distress or what?
2007-06-13 12:37:59 · answer #9 · answered by jonni_hayes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who lied to you? That is the person who you should be trying to sue.
2007-06-13 12:36:42 · answer #10 · answered by Fedup Veteran 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋