Arustamyan is one of hundreds of people across the state who have been injured while admitted to psychiatric hospitals in California over the past decade, according to a Times analysis.
of self-harm incidents at California psychiatric facilities over the past decade identified at least two patients who removed their eyes while admitted to the hospital.A 1975 California law placed a $250,000 cap on medical malpractice payouts other than for medical bills and loss of future earnings. The law did not include increases for inflation.The law’s supporters say it prevents frivolous lawsuits and keeps down doctors’ malpractice insurance premiums.
During the trial last year, the Arustamyans’ attorneys argued that the hospital had failed to give Roman his medicines the night he harmed his eye. He was not monitored every 15 minutes as had been ordered, they said. In August 2018 a jury awarded the Arustamyans $772,000, according to court documents. The jury did not find that staff had acted with recklessness or malice.
Lawsuits against Adventist Health Glendale and Royal Palms Convalescent Hospital in Glendale are pending. Since he lost his sight, Roman spends most of his time resting. He requires help with almost any activity, including eating and showering. He tried listening to soccer games on TV with Ernest, but he became frustrated. He didn’t like audio books for long either.
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