July 8, 2015
Judge Keeps Joni Mitchell's Friend in Charge of Medical Care
Jason St. Amand READ TIME: 1 MIN.
A judge says Joni Mitchell's close friend should continue to make medical decisions for the singer-songwriter while she recovers from an aneurysm.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cunningham III ruled Wednesday that Mitchell's longtime friend Leslie Morris should remain her conservator. Morris has been acting in that capacity since May and has helped guide the eight-time Grammy winner after an aneurysm rendered her unable to speak for some time.
Mitchell has returned to her Los Angeles home and has regained her speech. An attorney appointed to represent the singer wrote in a filing Tuesday that Mitchell is expected to make a full recovery.
Cunningham praised Morris' efforts to help her friend recover.
The judge's order grants Morris control only over Mitchell's medical care.
