Practicing Law With a Passion for the Rights of the Individual

Case:
Evans vs. Beverly Enterprises Inc.
Plaintiff:
Elizabeth Evans
Defendant:
Beverly Enterprises, Inc., et al
Date:
Feb 21, 2003
Amount:
$7.7 million
Compensatory Damages:
$7.7 million
Punitive Damages:
Settled before punitive damages could be awarded
Location:
Florida
Alleged Injuries:
Neglect by nursing home leading to failure to monitor fluid intake and output, resulting in congestive heart failure
Description:

Nursing home neglect attorneys from Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. represented Elizabeth Evans whose death was a direct result of negligent care. Despite strict doctor’s orders, Beverly failed to monitor fluid intake and output resulting in Ms. Evans' death from congestive heart failure. The jury returned a verdict of $7.7 million in compensatory damages and indicated they wanted to award punitive damages before the case was settled.