What was the basis for the judgment of damages against two psychiatrists in the case of O'Connor v. Donaldson (1975)?

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The judgment of damages against the two psychiatrists in the case of O'Connor v. Donaldson (1975) was based on the fact that they did not provide adequate treatment to the patient. The patient, Kenneth Donaldson, had been involuntarily committed to a Florida mental hospital for 15 years, despite being deemed not mentally ill. During his time in the hospital, the psychiatrists did not provide him with any meaningful treatment and kept him in substandard and abusive conditions. The court found the psychiatrists liable for violating Donaldson's constitutional rights and awarded damages to him.

What Was the Basis for the Judgment of Damages Against