Alexander Morris, the renowned lead vocalist of the iconic R&B and soul band, The Four Tops, is suing a Michigan hospital, alleging wrongful confinement and accusations of delusion by hospital personnel. He claims he was “put in a straightjacket” and accused of being “delusional” when they didn’t believe his identity as the band’s lead vocalist.
Morris, 53, who has been a vital member of The Four Tops since 2018, alongside esteemed founding member Abdul “Duke” Fakir, Ronnie McNeir, and Lawrence Payton Jr., asserts that during an April 2023 visit to Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren, Michigan, he was denied appropriate medical attention.
The lawsuit, filed on Monday, unveils disturbing details of Morris’s encounter, where he contends that despite being admitted for chest pain and shortness of breath, attributed to his heart disease history, medical staff allegedly neglected to provide necessary oxygen and subjected him to unwarranted psychiatric interventions.
According to legal documents, the situation escalated when Morris, citing security concerns arising from overzealous fans and stalkers, disclosed his identity as a member of The Four Tops. Allegedly, hospital personnel dismissed his claims, branding him as delusional, and proceeded to restrain him in a straitjacket, a move Morris deems unwarranted and discriminatory.
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Despite his pleas to remove the restraints and seek treatment elsewhere, Morris claims his requests were rebuffed. It wasn’t until a nurse acknowledged his identity that the psychiatric evaluation was aborted. The hospital purportedly offered a meager $25 gift card as compensation, an offer Morris reportedly declined.
As per People Magazine, legal filings indicate Morris’s demand for compensation exceeding $75,000 and a trial by jury. The incident has sparked outrage among fans and advocates, drawing attention to issues of discrimination and inadequate medical treatment faced by celebrities seeking healthcare.
