Intentional and Quasi-International Torts_
Discussion

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Discussion
A patient arrives in the emergency department suffering from psychosis. He becomes violent and starts attacking other patients and the medical staff. In attempts to restrain him, his arm gets broken. The patient's family sues the hospital for his injury.
1. What kind of tort can the hospital be sued for? Do they have grounds for suing the hospital?
2. Should the hospital be liable for the injury?