Hospital files lawsuit, says patient refuses to leave after being discharged 5 months ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) — A Florida hospital is suing a patient for allegedly refusing to leave.
In a complaint filed earlier this month, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) said the patient was admitted to the hospital for treatment but was later determined to no longer need “acute care hospital services.”
The patient was formally discharged on Oct. 6, 2025, according to the complaint.
Five months later, according to the complaint, the patient remains in the hospital and continues to occupy a room.
According to the complaint, hospital staff have made “repeated efforts” to help the patient “safely complete discharge,” including coordination with family members and offering “non-emergency medical transportation to obtain necessary identification.”
On Nov. 24, TMH provided written notice to the patient requiring them to leave.
The complaint seeks a temporary injunction requiring the patient to leave the hospital, citing the limited beds, the patient’s presence preventing use of the space for others needing care, and TMH staff resources being diverted to the issue.
According to court documents, a hearing is set for March 30.
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