Two Illinois Nursing Home Neglect Lawsuits Allege Nursing Home Care Act Violations
On November 26, attorney-in-facts for two nursing home residents filed separate Illinois nursing home neglect lawsuits against two care residences. The lawsuits, which accuse both care facilities of violating the Nursing Home Care Act, were filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
One nursing home neglect lawsuit claims that Margaret Krieg was injured on March 3 and June 7 at New Athens Nursing Home for the Aged. The complaint says she fractured her legs and dislocated one of her shoulders because she was neglected.
As a result of her alleged nursing home neglect-related injuries, Margaret reportedly became more disabled and debilitated and can no longer take part in ordinary activities or enjoy the same quality of life. Her injuries have also resulted in significant medical costs, serious mental anguish, and pain.
Margaret’s attorney-in-fact says the New Athens nursing home violated The Nursing Home Care Act in multiple ways, including failing to note whether Margaret was getting the proper supervision and failing to properly monitor her medical care. The Illinois nursing home neglect lawsuit seeks over $50,000 plus legal expenses and costs.
The second nursing home abuse lawsuit contends that SW Management Company was negligent for allegedly failing to provide Katherine Nash, a resident at Virgil Calvert Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with the proper care. Katherine's attorney-in-fact also accuses the nursing home company of failing to:
• Provide Katherine with the proper care.
• Properly supervise workers.
• Terminate any careless or incompetent employees at the East St. Louis, Illinois nursing home.
• Remedy problems at the nursing home.
• Fulfill its legal obligations.
The lawsuit claims that Katherine developed decubitus ulcers as a result of the alleged neglect. Katherine’s attorney-in-fact is seeking over $150,000 plus legal expenses and costs.
New Athens nursing home sued over resident's injuries, The Madison/St. Clair Record, December 2, 2008
Virgil Calvert nursing home sued on resident's behalf, The Madison/St. Clair Record, December 3, 2008
Related Web Resource:
Nursing Home Care Act, Illinois General Assembly
