Lindsay, Patrick Clancy Malpractice Suits Proceed After 3-Child Murder Mistrial
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Updated · The Boston Globe · Sep 10
Lindsay, Patrick Clancy Malpractice Suits Proceed After 3-Child Murder Mistrial
3 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · Sep 10
Summary
Oct. 28 is the first hearing date in Patrick Clancy’s malpractice case, and lawyers say both his suit and Lindsay Clancy’s separate civil action remain alive despite last week’s mistrial.
The civil cases turn on whether medical providers negligently treated Lindsay Clancy’s worsening mental health, a question distinct from whether she was criminally responsible for killing Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months.
Patrick Clancy’s January suit targets Dr. Jennifer Tufts, nurse practitioner Rebecca Jollotta, Aster Mental Health and South Shore Health; Lindsay Clancy’s case names the same defendants plus McLean Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island.
Defense filings seek dismissal in Patrick Clancy’s case and deny Lindsay Clancy’s allegations, while her lawyers said discovery is continuing and testimony from the criminal trial could strengthen the malpractice claims.
Judge Michael Doolin has special assignment over both suits, but lawyers said Lindsay Clancy’s civil case likely will not get a hearing until the criminal matter advances, with prosecutors due back in court Sept. 29.