Facts

In this elder neglect case, the patient was a 79-year-old man admitted to defendant hospital on Feb. 23, 2018 after sustaining a stroke. He received treatment and had an anticipated discharge date of March 10, 2018. Unfortunately, however, because of the hospital-acquired injuries, infections, and complications he sustained while under the care and custody of hospital employees and staff, he died 58 days later. At the time of his death, he was malnourished, septic, and with a Stage 4 pressure injury that extended to the level of the bone.

Doe Patient's hospitalization was closely witnessed by his wife and three daughters. They brought claims for negligent infliction of emotional distress as well as a wrongful death and survival action for elder abuse neglect and punitive damages.

Result

The case settled for approximately $30 million

Other Information

Trial began with opening statements on Aug. 25, 2023 and the jury began deliberating on Sept. 29, 2023. The parties settled on Oct. 2, 2023 before a verdict was reached.