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Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. was named among the Top 20 Plaintiffs' firms in the country by the National Law Journal. We also have the honor of being featured for our work representing victims of nursing home abuse or neglect.
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| Case: |
Harry Wilson v. Genesis Health Ventures |
| Plaintiff: |
Harry Wilson |
| Defendant: |
Genesis Health Ventures, Inc. and Geriatric and Medical Services, Inc. |
| Date: |
December 19, 2007 |
| Amount: |
$3.5
million |
Compensatory Damages: |
$3,500,000 |
| Punitive Damages:
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n/a |
| Location: |
Pennsylvania |
| W&M Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys: |
Brian D. Reddick, Bennie Lazzara, Jr., William P. Murray, III, Susan N. Estes |
| Alleged
Injuries: |
Neglect and abuse by nursing home resulting in a fractured hip and multiple stage IV pressure sores |
| Description: |
Attorneys for Wilkes & McHugh, P.A., represented the estate of Harry Wilson. Mr. Wilson, who suffered from dementia, often wandered from his home, which necessitated him being admitted to the nursing home for his safety. During his stay at the nursing home, Mr. Wilson suffered from seven falls, one of which resulted in a broken hip. While in the nursing home, he also became malnourished, dehydrated, and developed large stage IV bed sores. In the end, a faulty piece of equipment contributed to Mr. Wilson’s death. These injuries were the result of the facility’s lack of adequate staff and supplies due to budgeting decisions made by Genesis Health Ventures, Inc., the parent corporation of Mayo Clinic. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of $3.5 million.
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