Background:
John Doe, the plaintiff, was admitted to Edgewood Holdings (2013) Ltd.'s private addiction rehabilitation facility from October 11, 2016, to December 7, 2016. His spouse arranged the admission without a prior medical diagnosis. The plaintiff alleged that Dr. Gary Richardson and Dr. Mel Vincent misdiagnosed him with a severe substance use disorder and that he was coerced into treatment. During his stay, he claimed to have been sexually assaulted by his roommate, J.B.

Legal Issues:

• Medical Negligence & Informed Consent – Doe argued that the physician defendants failed to properly assess his condition, provide alternatives, or obtain his informed consent for treatment.

• False Imprisonment – He alleged he was unable to leave due to psychological coercion.

• Vicarious Liability – He sought to hold Edgewood responsible for the physicians' alleged negligence.

• Breach of Fiduciary Duty – He claimed the defendants failed to act in his best interest.

Court's Decision:
The court denied the plaintiff’s application to amend his claim due to unclear pleadings but allowed him to reapply with a revised version. It noted inconsistencies between the false imprisonment and informed consent claims.

Costs:
The court awarded costs to Dr. Gary Richardson, Dr. Mel Vincent, and Edgewood Holdings (2013) Ltd., but did not specify an amount.