Questione giuridica chiave
Whether X. had standing to bring the criminal complaint before the Federal Supreme Court.
Decisione estratta
He lacked standing on the merits because he had no civil claims against the physicians and nursing staff under cantonal public-liability rules.
Motivazione estratta
As a spouse he could be an injured party, but Article 81(1)(b)(5) BGG requires that the appealed decision may affect civil claims. Under Zurich liability law, only the state is liable for damage caused by officials in the exercise of official functions, and no claim lies against the officials personally.