On April 10, 2005, Christopher Lambeth, a mentally ill man, stabbed his two grandparents to death. The mother and aunt of Christopher Lambeth are now filing a medical malpractice claim in order to recover damages from the psychiatrist as well as the behavioral agency that worked with Christopher.
Prior to the killings, Lisa Lambeth told her son’s psychiatrist that he had not been taking his medication and she requested he be taken to a mental facility. COPE Behavioral Services, Inc. claims that Lambeth was wholly or partially at fault for the killings.
Dr. Virgil Hancock had seen Christopher Lambeth numerous times in the presence of his mother and has even gone so far as to sign a note claiming Christopher Lambeth was “unable to control his anger, was homicidal, had a target, and a plan.”
Just three days before the killings, Lisa Lambeth requested that COPE behavior services take Christopher out of her parent’s home, but neither Dr. Hancock nor COPE Behavioral Services took any action.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or even wrongful death as a result of the negligence of a medical professional, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. It is important to consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to ensure your rights are properly defended.
