Eleanor Riese died on April 6, 1991 of a kidney infection resulting from the side effects of antipsychotic medication. She was 47 years old.
Morton Cohen is still teaching at Golden Gate University School of Law and litigating civil rights cases. He is working to stop nursing homes from giving elderly residents antispsychotic drugs without the residents' consent.
The Riese decision was a major step toward reforming America's mental health system by empowering patients and improving communication between patients and their doctors about individual treatment needs.
Colette Hughes continued advocating for clients with disabilities. Following Eleanor's wishes, she increased her focus on protecting the rights of patients being restrained in isolation.