Kenneth Hass Death Sparks Hospital Lawsuit | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 2m

A shocking wrongful death lawsuit has erupted after Kenneth Hass, 25, died in Oregon State Hospital after enduring over eight months in seclusion — a practice his family says worsened his mental health and led to fatal neglect. Admitted in 2022 for assault and trespass charges, Kenneth struggled with mental illness and substance abuse, often experiencing paranoia and hallucinations. Despite periods of lucidity, he was repeatedly restrained and medicated without consent, sometimes for weeks at a time. His sister, his legal guardian, claims staff used seclusion as punishment, not treatment —…