Y.A. v. Padilla

On January 17, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland published this Y.A. v. Padilla class action complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief. The lawsuit was brought against the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) for their failure to provide appropriate placements and services for children warehoused in hospitals and emergency departments without medical necessity, resulting in “overstay” status . . .