Professional Negligence Law Reporter

James Lung was admitted to Manor Care Health Services-Oxford Valley. At the time, he suffered from heart failure, dementia, and neuropathy, and had a history of falling. While attempting to move from his wheelchair to his bed, he fell. He was transferred to a hospital and sent back to the nursing home; however, he complained of groin pain and was referred for a CT scan, which revealed a fractured right femur. The next day, Lung underwent surgery. He died several weeks later and is survived by his five adult children.

One of his daughters, on behalf of his estate, sued the nursing home, alleging failure to implement fall prevention measures, negligent supervision of nursing staff, and failure to monitor, among other claims.

The parties settled for $150,000.

Citation: Lung v. Manor Care of Yardley PA, No. 2018-00096 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Bucks Cty. Aug. 17, 2021).

Plaintiff counsel: Christopher Culleton, Newtown, Pa.