Providers rejoice after receiving liability protections for nursing homes
The burden of proof has been raised for those wanting to bring COVID-related lawsuits against nursing homes in Arizona.
Civil Lawsuits
More than 50 coronavirus wrongful death suits have been filed against long-term care facilities
Dozens of nursing homes and long-term care providers across the country are already being targeted with coronavirus-related lawsuits, a new report shows.
Court reviewing $95K fine assessed against HCR ManorCare
The California Supreme Court is reviewing a jury award of $95,500 against HCR ManorCare as it debates the correct penalty amounts for alleged health and safety violations.
Immunity from states in COVID-based civil suits won’t protect operators from federal action: expert
Providers won’t be immune from potential federal investigations that arise from bad outcomes during the coronavirus pandemic, even though several states have agreed to protect them from future coronavirus-related civil lawsuits, a legal expert warned.
Supreme Court lets nursing home ruling stand: Facilities fair game for civil rights suits
A federal appeals court decision in a case involving a skilled nursing facility—a decision once described as “shocking” by the American Health Care Association—has been allowed to stand by the U.S. Supreme Court.
