Judge Rules Punitive Damages Could Be Awarded Against Stuart, Florida Hospital For Imprisoning An Illegal Immigrant
A Florida judge ruled on Monday that Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, Florida could be hit with punitive damages if a jury finds the hospital falsely imprisoned an illegal immigrant from Guatemala. Attorney’s representing Luis Jimenez and his Indiantown guardian, Montejo Gaspar Montejo argued there was a sufficient factual basis for the lawyers to claim for punitive damages and the judge agreed. (read more)
The hospital is being sued related to their decision to deport Jimenez following two years of medical care for a brain injury. The hospital stay cost Martin Memorial approximately $1.5 million. It is expected that well over 200 potential jurors will be questioned when the trial begins on Monday.
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