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Steps in a Nursing Home Abuse Case
At Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula & Dentice, we work hard to keep our clients informed of the processes we go through to fight for their rights. In cases where an elderly relative has been harmed or neglected, we feel that this is essential. In this post, we will discuss the way…
Read MoreWrongful Death Lawsuit May Alter Wisconsin Assisted Living Standards
In January of 2013 Delores Wiersum, a resident of the Wisconsin-based assisted living facility The Heritage, froze to death when she was locked out of her apartment. She wandered around the building shortly after midnight clothed only in her light pajamas. Wiersum’s family sued ThedaCare, the owner of The Heritage facility,…
Read MoreSEC Charges Former CEO and CFO of a Wisconsin Assisted Living Facility With Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Dec. 3 that it filed fraud charges against two former executives of a Wisconsin assisted living facility. Laurie Bebo and John Buono, the former CEO and CFO of Assisted Living Concepts Inc., respectively, are facing serious allegations that they intentionally violated…
Read MorePlanning a Holiday Party? Minimize Your Liability!
Holiday parties abound during the final weeks of the calendar year, and most everybody loves to relax and celebrate with friends and family. Whether its a company party or a gathering of relatives, hosting a seasonal fête comes with its stresses. Unfortunately, the worry of avoiding liability if things get…
Read MoreSurvey: Adult Children Spending Retirement Savings on Elderly Parents
A survey conducted by financial services group PNC sheds light on an unsettling trend in eldercare: one-third of Americans who are caregivers for an aging parent will spend at least 10 percent of their retirement savings to manage their care. Published in the fall 2014 Perspectives on Retirement survey, these…
Read MoreActos Manufacturer Takeda Ordered to Pay $155k for Destruction of Evidence
On Nov. 17, a West Virginia jury decided that Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. would pay $155,000 for destroying information on its diabetes drug, Actos, after jurors concluded that this action prevented plaintiff Richard Myers from proving his claim that the medication caused his cancer. The panel reached a decision after only…
Read MoreConfidential Takata Settlements Conceal Important Details from Victims
With settlement agreements recently reached over allegedly defective Takata Corp. airbags, vital information that could be used by future personal injury plaintiffs has been sealed off, putting future claimants at a distinct disadvantage. Defendants Takata, Honda, GM, and Fiat Chrysler likely rushed to settle in order to keep valuable evidence…
Read MoreNursing Home Employee Accused of Abuse, Racial Slurs
A caretaker at Waverly Health and Rehabilitation Center in Virginia has been accused of abusing, neglecting and insulting a resident with racially-charged language in what local police and social services are referring to as an active investigation. The family claims their loved one Perry Randle was physically and verbally abused…
Read MoreFamilies of Nursing Home Abuse Victims Ask, Are Fines Enough?
After a beloved Michigan nursing home resident was killed while being transported to a doctors appointment by a caretaker in 2011, many are still questioning whether the fines assessed for nursing home negligence are just enough for the surviving loved ones. Eighty-five-year-old Dollie McGrew, who was in a wheelchair, was…
Read MoreNursing Homes Grossly Over-Report Staffing Levels, Investigation Finds
An alarming report issued by the Center for Public Integrity has revealed that approximately 80% of all skilled nursing facilities are inflating registered nurses staffing numbers in self-reported surveys. If you suspect your loved one is suffering abuse or neglect at the hands of a caretaker, Pitman, Kalkhoff, Sicula &…
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