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Case:  Allen vs. International Health Care Properties
Plaintiff:  Annie Allen
Defendant:  Shady Lawn Nursing Home, International Health Care Properties, et al
Date:  July 28, 2004 (compensatory award) and August 10, 2004 (punitive award)
Amount:  $1 million Compensatory Damages: $700,000
Punitive Damages: $300,000
Location:  Mississippi
W&M Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys:  Lisa E. Circeo, Bennie Lazzara, Brian L. Thompson
Alleged Injuries:  Neglect by nursing home leading to sexual abuse, multiple falls, lacerations requiring stitches, multiple pressure sores
Description:  Nursing home neglect attorneys from Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. represented the estate of Annie Allen who was sexually assaulted by another resident of the facility. Because of chronic short staffing, the nursing home failed to provide a safe environment leading to catastrophic injuries, disfigurement, extreme pain, suffering, and mental anguish. The jury returned a verdict of $1 million.

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