COVID negligence case sent back to state court, over providers’ repeated objections
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 21, 2024
A group of owners and operators who have tried at least three times to argue that the COVID-related civil cases in which they are embroiled belong in federal court has been defeated again.
Judges revive conspiracy case against ManorCare, counsel in 12-year legal odyssey
By
Joe Bush
Oct 17, 2022
Charges of civil conspiracy, unjust enrichment and legal malpractice have been reinstated against two lawyers that allegedly conspired with a nursing home to charge a resident illegal fees.
Providers rejoice after receiving liability protections for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2021
The burden of proof has been raised for those wanting to bring COVID-related lawsuits against nursing homes in Arizona.
More than 50 coronavirus wrongful death suits have been filed against long-term care facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 01, 2020
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
By
Danielle Brown
May 21, 2020
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
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 29, 2020
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...
Supreme Court lets nursing home ruling stand: Facilities fair game for civil rights suits
Feb 24, 2010
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...