Tallahassee Memorial Hospital has filed a lawsuit to obtain a court order to remove the former patient, whom they claim is taking up resources and time with her "continued presence"
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- A Florida hospital filed a lawsuit to remove a former patient who was discharged in October 2025
- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital says the woman’s continued stay is using resources and preventing the bed from being available for others
- “TMH is not able to discuss active legal matters, including background details,” a representative tells PEOPLE in an emailed statement
A former patient at a Florida hospital is refusing to leave her room — even though she was discharged months ago — and now, the hospital is suing to have her removed.
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital has filed a lawsuit in a bid to have a former patient court-ordered to leave the premises. The woman, who was discharged on Oct. 6, 2025, "continues to occupy [an] inpatient room," according documents reviewed by USA Today.
"TMH staff made repeated efforts to assist the defendant in safely completing discharge," the complaint says, per the outlet. "TMH offered assistance, including coordination with family members and offering non-emergency medical transportation to obtain necessary identification."
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The outlet reports that the woman was informed in writing that if she didn't leave, legal action would be taken against her.
"TMH has limited inpatient beds," USA Today reports from the lawsuit, which says, "The defendant's continued occupancy prevents use of the bed for patients needing acute care" and her "continued presence" is taking up resources and staff time.
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In an emailed statement to PEOPLE, a representative for Tallahassee Memorial Hospital said, "TMH is not able to discuss active legal matters, including background details."
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