Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Nina Jackson, 50, suffered from multiple sclerosis and used a wheelchair. She was admitted to The Estates at Lynnhurst, which allegedly was aware that Jackson had limited physical and mental abilities and was at high risk for developing pressure sores. Several years later, she was admitted to a hospital, where she was diagnosed as having a pressure ulcer on her coccyx at least two inches deep. She required treatment over the next five months, including multiple debridements, antibiotics, and surgical closure of the wound, among other things.

Jackson sued The Estates at Lynnhurst, LLC, alleging professional negligence. The plaintiff asserted that the defendant had failed to adequately reposition her and prevent the pressure sore from developing and deteriorating.

The jury awarded approximately $2.04 million.

Citation: Jackson v. Estates at Lynnhurst, LLC, No. 62-cv-21-646 (Minn. Dist. Ct. Ramsey Cnty. June 22, 2022).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members Joel E. Smith, Kara K. Rahimi, and Susan E. Craig, all of Minneapolis.