Richard Tynan recently obtained a defense verdict in a psychiatric malpractice case. In the case the plaintiff alleged that his psychiatrist failed to properly assess him for suicidality at a point in time when his anti-depressant medication was being switched. In addition, he alleged that the psychiatrist was “unavailable” to him by reason of her vacation at the critical juncture. Plaintiff attempted suicide by overdose. The case was tried in Bridgeport Superior Court. The verdict was awarded in June 2007.