Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Doe, 93, suffered from dementia and lived at Roe care center. Her condition necessitated that she receive extensive assistance with transfers to and from her recliner, including when she needed to use the bathroom.

When Doe called for assistance, two aides allegedly responded and used her recliner to raise her to a standing position. The aides then allegedly assisted Doe to the bathroom and brought her back to the recliner, leaving her in a standing position. They allegedly did not assist Doe in getting back in the chair. As a result, she fell and suffered a fractured left leg, which required surgery. The procedure left her bedridden and completely immobile, which, in turn, led to the development of pressure sores.

Doe’s condition deteriorated, and she died four months after the fall.

Suit against the care center alleged wrongful death.

The parties settled for $325,000.

Citation: Doe v. Roe Care Ctr., Confidential Dkt. No. (Va. Confidential Ct. 2022).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Carlton F. Bennett, Virginia Beach, Va.