Case Result

$10.8M

Wrongful Death

Trial Verdict

Chandler, AZ

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Case Details

Wrongful death case for a 73-year-old male who developed Stage III and Stage IV bedsores due to nursing home neglect (failure to reposition and meet nutritional requirements), leading to death. Also involved medical malpractice by a general practitioner.

Additional Notes

Plaintiffs settled with one defendant (Westervelt) during trial for $200,000. Jury awarded plaintiffs $570,000 for compensatory damages and $10 million punitive damages against the nursing home. Decedent was nonambulatory and developed Stage III and Stage IV bedsores due to neglect, leading to death.

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