N.M. court overturns $53M nursing home award 
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: August 18, 2009
Tags: nursing homes
The New Mexico Court of Appeals has overturned a $53 million award to the family of an Albuquerque woman who died in a nursing home.
Nursing home can be sued under §1983
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: July 1, 2009
Tags: nursing homes, wrongful death, §1983
A county nursing home can be sued for violating an elderly resident’s civil rights by failing to ensure quality care in accordance with federal Medicaid standards, the 3rd Circuit has ruled in reversing a dismissal.
Nursing home arbitration agreement enforceable
By:
Sylvia Hsieh
Published: May 29, 2009
Tags: arbitration, nursing homes
A mandatory arbitration agreement in a nursing home contract is enforceable, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled.
Nursing home can enforce arbitration clause
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: May 18, 2009
Tags: arbitration, nursing homes
A nursing home could require a former resident to arbitrate her personal injury claims against the facility, the Illinois Appellate Court has ruled in reversing judgment.
Assisted living lawsuits mounting
By:
Nora Tooher
Published: April 1, 2009
Tags: assisted living, nursing homes
Assisted living lawsuits are increasing. And while defense lawyers say they have become the next target of the plaintiffs’ bar, attorneys filing civil suits on behalf of families say that lax regulations and poorly trained staff are to blame for neglect and abuse of frail elders.
Violent nursing home attacks on the rise
By:
Susan Bocamazo
Published: March 26, 2009
Tags: nursing homes
Criminal offenders and mentally ill residents are fueling an increase in patient-to-patient assaults at nursing homes, according to experts.
This growing violence is sparking a rise in civil lawsuits by families of patients who have been assaulted by other residents, according to several elder law specialists.
Bill would bar mandatory nursing home arbitration
By:
Susan Bocamazo
Published: March 16, 2009
Tags: arbitration, nursing homes
After a similar measure stalled in Congress last session, lawmakers have again introduced a bill that would prohibit mandatory arbitration clauses in nursing home care contracts.
Rule change stalls nursing home litigation
By:
Susan Bocamazo
Published: March 16, 2009
Tags: nursing homes
A federal rule change slipped into effect in the waning days of the Bush administration could cripple nursing home malpractice litigation.
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