Patient Alleges Colorado Mental Health Facility Held Him Illegally for Profit
- A Colorado mental health patient alleges he was unlawfully confined by Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health to maximize insurance billing.
- The lawsuit alleges that staff pressured the patient to remain or threatened involuntary commitment despite medical clearance for discharge.
- Reinan Law represents the patient in seeking accountability for violations of mental health patient rights and ethical care standards.
When mental health facilities place financial interests above patient care, the harm to individuals and families can be profound. At Reinan Law, we are committed to standing up for those whose mental health patient rights have been violated.
No individual seeking mental health care should be subjected to exploitation. After admitting himself to Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health, one Colorado patient now alleges he was unlawfully confined beyond medical necessity in order to maximize insurance billing. His case, recently reported by the Denver Post, raises serious concerns about financial motives influencing patient care decisions. At Reinan Law, we are honored to represent him as we work to hold institutions accountable and protect the rights and dignity of mental health patients across Colorado.
The lawsuit claims that even after medical staff determined the patient no longer met the criteria for involuntary treatment, Johnstown Heights Behavioral Health delayed his discharge. Staff allegedly pressured the patient to agree to remain voluntarily or threatened to initiate an involuntary commitment if he resisted despite acknowledging that he did not meet the legal standards for confinement. Such actions, if proven, would represent a serious breach of legal and ethical obligations. Mental health facilities have a duty to prioritize patient well-being, not profit margins.
Individuals who experience wrongful detention or other forms of mistreatment in behavioral health settings deserve strong legal advocacy. If you or a loved one believes your mental health patient rights have been violated, consulting an experienced mental health malpractice attorney in Colorado families trust is essential. Reinan Law has a proven track record of helping victims of institutional misconduct pursue justice. To learn more about this important case, we encourage you to read the full Denver Post article here.
Reinan Law is committed to protecting vulnerable patients and standing up against institutional abuse. Contact us today to discuss your case.
