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Hospital files lawsuit, says patient refuses to leave after being discharged 5 months ago
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare seeks court approval to remove a discharged patient occupying a needed inpatient bed, citing resource diversion and care delays, with a hearing on March 30.
- Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare filed a lawsuit earlier this month seeking a court order to remove a patient who refuses to leave her hospital room after formal discharge.
- Following a formal discharge on October 6, 2025, the patient remained in the inpatient room despite receiving written notice to vacate on November 24 and staff making "repeated efforts" to assist her departure.
- The complaint notes that "TMH has limited inpatient beds" and the "defendant's continued occupancy prevents use of the bed for patients needing acute care," while diverting hospital staff resources.
- A hearing set for March 30 will address the hospital's request for a court order authorizing the Leon County Sheriff's Office to assist in removing the patient.
- The facility is transitioning to an academic medical center following a March 11 vote by city officials to transfer the hospital to Florida State University, positioning TMH amid significant operational change.
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Despite recovering from her illness, the female patient remained "holed up" and occupied the inpatient room without a valid reason. The hospital was forced to sue her because she refused to leave despite being asked to.
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