Professional Negligence Law Reporter

John Noone Sr., who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, coronary artery disease, and other health problems, lived on the memory care unit of the Waverly Heights assisted living facility. He fell in the common room, suffering a fractured left hip and pelvis. After undergoing treatment, he was transferred to Waverly’s skilled nursing unit, where he was dependent on staff. Noone was later diagnosed as having a sacral pressure sore. He was hospitalized and later diagnosed as having a pressure wound on his left ankle. Noone’s condition deteriorated, and he died several months later.

Noone’s children sued Waverly Heights, Ltd., and the hospital, alleging failure to implement pressure wound prevention strategies, including documented turning and repositioning. The plaintiffs also asserted that Waverly Heights failed to adequately supervise Noone.

The parties settled for $210,000.

Citation: Noone v. Waverly Heights, Ltd., No. 2018-13196 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Montgomery Cnty. June 1, 2023).

Plaintiff counsel: Christopher J. Culleton, Newtown, Pa.