Case Result
$91.5M
Nursing Home Neglect
2011
Trial Verdict
Frackville, PA
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Case Details
Jury awarded $91.5 million to an elderly woman's family after nursing home workers' neglect led to her death. The woman, suffering from multiple conditions, was not properly fed or cared for at Heartland of Charleston, resulting in severe dehydration and death.
Additional Notes
Award included $80 million in punitive damages and $11.5 million in compensatory damages. The nursing home was accused of keeping staff low to increase profit.
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