The Svea Court of Appeal in Sweden acquitted Charlotte Högman, the former CEO of the Serigmo care facility in Enköping, of charges of causing another's death following the murder of a young female employee in November 2022. The murder was committed by a resident of the facility, who had previously been sentenced to forensic psychiatric care. Initially charged with workplace safety violations leading to another's death, Högman's trial began in March 2025, where she was found not guilty by the Uppsala District Court. This ruling was contested by the prosecutor, Jennie Nordin, who argued that the facility failed to assess risks adequately, such as allowing employees to work alone and the availability of knives in the facility.

The prosecutor sought a corporate fine of two million kronor against the care facility, citing negligence on the part of Högman as the CEO. However, the Court of Appeal upheld the District Court's ruling, stating that the evidence presented was insufficient to prove the alleged deficiencies in the workplace environment and the direct link to the tragic incident. Nordin's argument emphasized that the care facility had a responsibility to ensure the safety of its employees, yet the lack of proof resulted in no further implications for Högman or the corporation.

This case highlights critical issues surrounding workplace safety in care facilities, particularly those dealing with vulnerable individuals. The court's decision has broader implications for how corporate responsibility is defined within the context of institutional negligence, especially in cases where tragic outcomes occur due to violent incidents involving residents. As dialogue around workplace safety becomes increasingly important in Sweden, this ruling may influence future regulations and expectations for care facilities regarding risk assessments and employee protections.