Family of Robert Carradine Sues UCLA Hospital Over Fatal Safety Failures

Robert Carradine voluntarily admitted himself to the facility on January 16, 2026, seeking help for severe depression and suicidal ideation. Despite being classified as a high-risk patient requiring fifteen-minute observations, the complaint alleges he was left unmonitored for over thirty minutes. Staff reportedly failed to remove prohibited items, including a belt and bedside table, from his room. Following his suicide attempt, Carradine suffered a brain injury and died on February 23, 2026.

A subsequent investigation by the California Department of Public Health corroborated these failures, revealing that hospital records claiming consistent patient checks directly contradicted surveillance footage. Sean O'Neill, lead counsel for the Stalwart Law Group, stated that the hospital ignored fundamental safety protocols despite the patient doing exactly what society encourages those in crisis to do: seek professional medical help. The family, including his children Ever Carradine, Ian Carradine, and Marika Lind, seeks to address these systemic lapses to prevent future tragedies. The lawsuit names The Regents of the University of California as defendants, citing elder abuse and wrongful death.