Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Claretha Davis was admitted to the Parklands Care Center free from skin breakdowns. While there, she developed a wound on her left buttock, and, two months later, a Stage II sacral wound. Davis was subsequently hospitalized twice and later diagnosed as having a Stage IV pressure sore with MRSA. Her health declined, necessitating debridements and a diverting colostomy.

Davis died after beginning hospice care. The cause of death was a decubitus ulcer. She is survived by her husband.

Davis’s estate sued Parklands Facility Inc., alleging it failed to provide adequate pressure reduction by properly turning and repositioning Davis and providing her with a nonstandard mattress.

The jury awarded $2.3 million.

Citation: Redding v. Parklands Facility Inc., No. 012022CA000311XXXXXX (Fla. Cir. Ct. Alachua Cnty. Aug. 21, 2023).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Scott M. Fischer, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.