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Case:
Update in Myers vs. National Healthcare Corporation
Plaintiff:
Cheatum Myers
Defendant:
National Healthcare Corporation
Date:
Feb 25, 2009
Amount:
$4.1 million
Location:
Tennessee
Alleged Injuries:
Neglect by nursing home staff resulting in multiple falls with fractures, a Stage IV pressure sore, leg contractures and infection.
Description:
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has allowed the original decision on Myers vs. National Healthcare Corporation to stand. While the judgement was upheld, the damages were reduced by $75,000. During the original trial in 2007 the trial judge threw out the $29.8 million the jury awarded for punitive damages. The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that the trial judge erred in doing so. As such, there will be a retrial for punitive damages at a later date.
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