R.M., & A.B., et al, v. New York State Office Of Mental Health; New York City Department Of Health & Mental Hygiene; New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation

On August 12, 2025, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York published this class action complaint brought by two individuals against the New York State Office of Mental Health, New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, and the New York City Health + Hospitals Corporation. The lawsuit alleges that due to the delays in competency restoration, people with psychiatric disorders have been incarcerated without treatment for months while waiting for an opening at the state hospital to receive competency restoration. The lawsuit also alleges that the delays violate the class members’ constitutional rights, the . . .