Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Raymond Marett, an 80-year-old man with a history of falling, suffered from several health conditions, including hypertension, macular degeneration, and hyperlipidemia. He was admitted to a Manor Care facility and was noted to be at high risk of falling, with a decreased cognitive ability. Over the course of approximately one month, Marett fell six times, sustaining various injuries, including a subdural hematoma. He underwent surgery to drain the hematoma, which involved drilling two burr holes into his skull. He later died of unrelated causes.

Marett’s estate sued Manor Care of Yardley PA, LLC, and others, alleging failure to implement adequate fall prevention measures.

The parties settled for $125,000.

Citation: Duffy v. Manor Care of Yardley PA, LLC, 2017-05289 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Bucks Cty. May 5, 2021).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members Michael C. Ksiazek and Edward S. Shensky, both of Yardley, Pa.