Professional Negligence Law Reporter
Verdicts & Settlements: Nursing Home
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Pressure sore leads to sepsis
February 25, 2024Over a three-month period, Doe developed a Stage IV pressure sore on his left hip and an unstageable pressure sore on his right heel. He also developed lower extremity contractures and lost weight. He was hospitalized and died five months later.
Suit against a nursing home and health care group alleged that the pressure sore on Doe’s hip led to sepsis.
The jury awarded more than $7.6 million, including $7.5 million in compensatory damages to Doe’s five statutory beneficiaries.
Citation: Clark v. Vista Park, Undisclosed Dkt. No. (Va. Cir. Ct. Richmond Cnty. 2024).
Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members Robert Carter and Mary Estfanous, both of Lynchburg, Va.
