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A Florida Hospital Faces a Lawsuit After Denying a Partner’s Visitation

While in Miami, Fla., Lisa Pond – who resides in Olympia, Wash., with her family — fell fatally ill. Her committed partner of 18 years, Janice Langbehn, and their three children were denied visitation for eight hours; their family was not recognized or acknowledged by the hospital. Other than a five minute visit, orchestrated by a Catholic priest to perform last rites, the family remained separated from Pond. Lambda Legal, which is representing Langbehn, is expected to file a lawsuit against the hospital today. Read the full story here.

This case represents the importance of legal recognition due to all committed couples and families.