19-year-old Melvin Sonne died after lying unconscious at Korpberget's treatment home in Kramfors.
- As it looks right now, there is really nothing to say more than that they do not believe that they bear any guilt for the incident, says Christer Gustafsson, assistant lawyer at Nichols & Co Advokatbyrå.
Internal investigation is ongoing
According to Christer Gustafsson, an internal investigation is underway and they want to wait until it is ready before making any other statements.
The treatment home has also reported the death to the Swedish Health and Care Inspectorate, IVO, according to lex Sarah.
Action points
The report that Korpberget's treatment home made to IVO states several measures to prevent similar malpractice from recurring.
Among other things, the routines for enrolling patients have been changed: People should not be allowed to sleep more than 12 hours and doctors should be involved in enrollment and supervision.
A pulse oximeter has been purchased to ensure oxygenation in the blood.