What is the test for making a statement that a plaintiff was "ready to commit suicide sufficient to show serious medical need"?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Hucker v. Daub, Case No.: 21-CV-577 JLS (AHG) (S.D. Cal. 2021):
WL 1691611, at *7 (D. Haw. Apr. 29, 2014), affirmed sub nom. Kamakeeaina v. Maalo, 680 F. App'x 631 (9th Cir. 2017) (finding statements that plaintiff was "ready to commit suicide" sufficient to show serious medical need)).
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