I’m suing my mother’s therapist for malpractice, but he died. AITA for continuing the lawsuit?

A woman discovered that her mother had been paying her former psychiatrists under the table to probe her on specific issues. The last psychiatrist took the extra money and prescribed medication that caused serious health issues. The woman sued the psychiatrist and is now facing a moral dilemma. The psychiatrist recently died of a heart attack and his widow informed the woman that the lawsuit settlement would leave the family homeless. Should the woman settle for less and spare the family from losing their home and college funds? Or should she let the lawsuit play out and receive the full settlement? Read on to find out more.

Betrayed by my mother and her therapists, suing for justice

Psychiatrist betrayed me and gave unnecessary medication. Lawsuit justified?

Fighting for justice against harmful medication.

Dealing with a therapist’s death and a lawsuit- difficult situation

Mother’s therapist malpractice lawsuit could leave family homeless

Refusing to speak with my mother may make me TA

Emotional confrontation with mother over lawsuit decision at store.

Moral dilemma: to continue lawsuit for justice or let it go?

Standing up for myself: why settling isn’t an option

No insurance coverage for criminal acts and altered records

Fighting for justice, one lawsuit at a time

Suing my mother’s therapist for malpractice, but he died. AITA?

What would you do if you found out your mother paid your therapist under the table to tell her what you were sharing? That’s exactly what happened to this person, who is now suing the psychiatrist their mother left them with for over a year. After gathering overwhelming and indisputable proof, the lawsuit was well underway with a mid/high-7 figures settlement in sight. However, the psychiatrist recently passed away, leaving behind a grieving wife and two young children. Despite their situation, our protagonist refused to settle for a lower amount, causing the widow to plead with them not to rob her children of their future. Now, our protagonist is having a moral dilemma. Would settling for less make them the a**hole? Read on to find out and share your opinions below.

NTA for continuing lawsuit against deceased therapist’s family’s wealth.

NTA for suing therapist who caused OP’s pain and suffering.

Therapist’s malpractice insurance may cover family’s losses, NTA.

Suing a dead person? The lawyer says it’s possible.

NTA for continuing lawsuit. Commenters suspect widow is lying.

Commenter supports continuing lawsuit, condemns father and therapist’s wife

Continue the lawsuit. She could be lying. NTA.

NTA for continuing lawsuit, AH therapist left mess, wife complicit.

Savage reply shuts down rude comment

NTA for suing, kids can survive without college funds ‍♀️

Commenter and reply mock entitled family, NTA for suing therapist.

Fighting malpractice or fighting for money?

Family living off ill-gotten money, but NTA for lawsuit.

NTA for suing mother’s therapist for taking bribes.

NTA. Lawsuit seeks to restore plaintiff’s loss. Financial compensation entitled.

Don’t give up, you deserve justice

Breaking the law, taking bribes, and causing unnecessary suffering

The commenter seeks information on the settlement and insurance coverage.

Standing up against manipulation. You go, NTA!

Stand your ground and report the contact to your lawyer!

Suffering medical complications from pills prescribed by therapist. Seeking compensation.

The commenter questions the sincerity of the other party’s request.

Get every dime you can , NTA for suing therapist.

Get that , NTA!

A family secret uncovered during a search.

You deserve justice and compensation for the therapist’s malpractice

NTA, take advantage of legal recourse. Cease and desist advised.

NTA, communication should go through lawyers

Support for continuing lawsuit after therapist’s death

Mental health professionals must be held accountable

Hold him accountable for medical abuse. NTA for continuing lawsuit

NTA for suing the therapist, but should your mom also pay?

Don’t let guilt stop you from seeking justice

Standing up against malpractice.

Deserve compensation for therapist’s bad acts.

Don’t let them emotionally manipulate you. He played a stupid game and still needs to be awarded his stupid prize, via his estate. Let them sell the vacation home. NTA.

Lawsuit covered by insurance? NTA, but misinformation possible.

Mother guilt-tripping for money, NTA to continue lawsuit

Commenter sympathizes with OP but advises reflection.

Wife probably knew about the fraud

Be cautious, settlements can be awarded but not collected. ⚠

Don’t back down. You deserve compensation for life-altering damages.

Holding therapists accountable is important, NTA

NTA. No explanation needed.

Commenter suggests suing abusive mother alongside deceased therapist

Fight for justice, not revenge.

You were taken advantage of medically for years. NTA.

Seeking justice after malpractice, NTA for continuing lawsuit

Family’s illegal activity harmed you, NTA for suing for compensation

You’re not the a**hole, stand up for yourself!

You reap what you sow ‍♀️

Legally justified NTA, but suing my own mother is complicated

Deserve justice for mother’s therapist’s malpractice, don’t back down.

Don’t mess with someone’s mental health and expect no consequences.

Seeking justice for a criminal act, NTA for continuing lawsuit

A harrowing analogy, but you’re not the a**hole.

Fight for what’s right NTA for not giving up.

Don’t drop the lawsuit, listen to your lawyer. NTA

Continuing the lawsuit is justified, he had insurance.

Don’t let death forgive malpractice. NTA for continuing lawsuit

Support for NTA’s decision to continue lawsuit against mother’s therapist

NTA, but collecting a judgement can be difficult

Debt collection laws may exempt family from lawsuit payout.

Commenter discusses the uncertainty of needing 7 figures in the future