Nursing Home Pays $265,000 when Resident Chokes
Nursing Home Wrongful Death Case Summary:
Amount: $265,000Court:Cuyahoga County Common Pleas
Date: August 2001
Plaintiff's Counsel: Jonathan D. Mester
Description: Nursing Home Wrongful Death
Plaintiff's decedent was a 60 year old resident in a day care program. While there, he grabbed an orange slice off another resident's tray, choked and died. Plaintiff alleged failure to supervise as the facility was aware of his poor judgment and spontaneous conduct. Further, plaintiff alleged the facility was incapable of caring for this man and should have gotten him to a 24 hour care facility.
