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The problem is that there isn’t much information available about what really went on inside this hospital; however, the stories about lobotomies are most likely fabrications, since there were no known surgical facilities at Sunland. The basement has also been a focus of tales about a morgue and crematorium that was used when it was a tuberculosis hospital. On the other hand, during Sunland’s time there were numerous allegations of patient abuse and neglect. According to newspaper accounts, the alleged neglect may have been caused by a lack of government funds, which caused a shortage of workers. In 1978, the Association of Retarded Citizens filed a class action lawsuit against the hospital for neglecting patients. These complaints in part led to Sunland being closed down in 1987. Following the closing, nine patients died after they were transferred to a less institutionalized environment in private care homes. Another reason why the old hospital was shut down may have to do with the fact that the place is filled with asbestos, which is a good reason to stay away from it. Still, many transients have used it for shelter and so many urban explorers and ghost hunters have ventured into the abandoned building that it is now surrounded by a tall security fence. It is a definitely an asbestos hazard and not worth the risk of exploring. The “No Trespassing” signs are for real and the police constantly watch the place. Even with this, curiosity seekers still violate the law and sneak into the spooky old hospital. |
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