 However, Pitt and his parents believed that he should have been prescribed anti-depressants and were opposed to him being forced to take the medication.Kenneth Pitt's father, Hugh Pitt, brought forward evidence about excessive temperatures in the rooms, inadequate treatment and poor hygiene at the hospital.Samuel Cathcart, Sheriff at the hearing, commented that these issues "are not, however, matters which, in my view, have a direct bearing on Kenneth's death..." It was ultimately determined that Kenneth Pitt’s death was not able to be prevented.