Practicing Law With a Passion for the Rights of the Individual

Case:
Collins vs. Perry Health Facility
Plaintiff:
Leatha Collins
Defendant:
Perry Health Facility, Beverly Enterprises
Date:
Mar 31, 2000
Amount:
$12 Million
Compensatory Damages:
$2 Million
Punitive Damages:
$10 Million
Location:
Florida
Alleged Injuries:
Neglect by nursing home leading to violation of nursing home residents' rights statute
Description:

Nursing home neglect attorneys from Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. represented Leatha Collins, who died of dehydration after being sexually assaulted twice and physically assaulted once. The jury returned a verdict of $12 million.