Notable Verdicts and Cases
About Wilkes & McHugh, P.A.
Case:
Allen vs. International Health Care Properties
Plaintiff:
Annie Allen
Defendant:
Shady Lawn Nursing Home, International Health Care Properties, et al
Date:
Jul 28, 2004
Amount:
$1 million
Compensatory Damages:
$700,000
Punitive Damages:
$300,000
Location:
Mississippi
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.