Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is turning to the courts for help removing a former patient, who has refused to leave a hospital room after being formally discharged five months ago, a lawsuit says.
According to a lawsuit filed at the beginning of March, a woman was discharged Oct. 6, 2025, but she “continues to occupy (an) inpatient room.”
“TMH staff made repeated efforts to assist the defendant in safely completing discharge,” the complaint says. “TMH offered assistance, including coordination with family members and offering non-emergency medical transportation to obtain necessary identification.”…