Trial begins against Stockholm city over son's suicide
Maria Lorenzton's son Flipp committed suicide on August 23, 2018. A unique trial begins on Monday in Stockholm District Court, where she has sued the City of Stockholm. She claims he did not receive the care he needed despite putting his life in danger.
Maria Lorenzton's son, Flipp, took his own life on August 23, 2018. Now, seven years later, a rare legal proceeding against the City of Stockholm begins in Stockholm District Court. The trial starts on Monday, October 6, 2025, and concerns alleged failures in caring for the young boy.
Lorenzton accuses the city of not intervening sufficiently. She is quoted as saying: "He did not get the care he needed. Despite putting his life in danger, he was not taken into care according to LVU, the Care of Young Persons Act." LVU aims to protect young people at risk to their health or development through compulsory care.
The background is that Flipp, who was a minor, did not receive the support he required despite clear warning signs. Lorenzton has pursued the case to highlight shortcomings in social services' handling of youth mental health. The trial is described as unique because it targets a municipal authority in such a sensitive matter.
The City of Stockholm has not commented on the case in advance, but the process is expected to shed light on responsibilities and procedures in child and youth care. Lorenzton's fight underscores the debate on adequate support for young people with mental health issues in Sweden.