Nursing Home Negligence

Our Case

Harold Johnson, decedent was a resident of defendant Nursing Home for approximately 14 years. He had significant health history including, arteriosclerosis, schizophrenia, cognitive disorders with dementia, and seizures.

He was admitted to the Hospital in May 2000 for a right Pneumothorax and returned to the Nursing Home after chest tube re-inflation. Mr. Johnson's family observed the suffering of Harold over the following months, expressed by moaning, teeth chattering, significant weight loss, not eating, not drinking and severe dehydration. This problem was an ongoing problem for many months and in October 2000, defendant doctor Samson suggested a feeding tube. On October 5, 2000 due to progressive dehydration Mr. Johnson was transferred to the Hospital.

Upon physical exam, Mr. Johnson was found to have a pulsatile abdominal mass of approximately 6 to 11 cm. A CT Scan of the abdomen revealed ruptured aneurysm leakage into the left retro peritoneum. Because of Mr. Johnson's debilitated condition, his family was advised of the high risk surgery would pose. The surgery to repair his aorta was successful, but post operatively Mr. Johnson remained hypotensive and subsequently died.

Why were defendants negligent?

The inadequate management of Mr. Johnson by Dr. Samson and staff at the Nursing Home caused Mr. Johnson to suffer a premature and avoidable death.

The Verdict

The Lewis Law Firm were able to help the family recover in this case. The battle was far from easy but the reward was well worth the effort. At the Lewis Law Firm, we go to battle for you.