Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Nursing home resident Margie Ritter had a history of kidney disease and a left leg amputation. During a transfer, she was dropped to the floor, suffering a traumatic femur fracture. She then developed necrotic pressure ulcers, which led to a decline in her condition and, ultimately, to her death. Ritter, 60, is survived by her two adult children.

They sued the nursing home and several providers, alleging malpractice and wrongful death. After the parties agreed to a confidential settlement, the plaintiffs filed a petition with the Indiana Patient Compensation Fund.

The parties settled for over $205,200.

Citation: Ritter v. Patient Comp. Fund of Ind., No. 49D13-1911-CT-048718 (Ind. Super. Ct. Marion Cty. Mar. 31, 2020).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members George C. Gray and Douglas Ryan, both of Indianapolis.