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Tallahassee Hospital Drops Lawsuit Against Discharged Patient

3/30/2026

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Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Florida dropped its lawsuit against a patient who refused to leave her room after discharge.
The hospital sought an injunction to evict her, citing resource diversion from other patients.
A hearing was canceled after the hospital filed a notice of voluntary dismissal, indicating the case cannot be refiled.
Hospital spokesperson Sarah Cannon confirmed the patient is no longer at the facility.

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Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Florida dropped its lawsuit against a patient who refused to leave her room after discharge.
The hospital sought an injunction to evict her, citing resource diversion from other patients.
A hearing was canceled after the hospital filed a notice of voluntary dismissal, indicating the case cannot be refiled.
Hospital spokesperson Sarah Cannon confirmed the patient is no longer at the facility.