Vuckovich v. Grane Healthcare (Arbitration)
Oct 30, 2015OUTCOME: Arbitration award: $96,514.67
Ms. Vuckovich developed severe bed sores on her back and legs.
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OUTCOME: Arbitration award: $96,514.67
Ms. Vuckovich developed severe bed sores on her back and legs.
OUTCOME: Arbitration award: $362,515.39
Mr. Shaw was brutally beaten by another facility resident, ultimately dying from his injuries.
OUTCOME: Initial verdict of $193,500 against facility licensee (see appellate opinions for more details)
94-year-old nursing home resident died from complications relating to dehydration and a urinary tract infection. Case was ultimately appealed to Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts (published opi ... nions at 11 A.3d 967 and 57 A.3d 582, respectively).
OUTCOME: Verdict of $300,000 for Plaintiff
Ms. Brown developed multiple tunneling bed sores that became infected and required surgery and hospitalization.
OUTCOME: $2.87 million verdict for Plaintiff (including $500,000 in punitive damages)
Mr. Mackey developed multiple bed sores and infections, resulting in sepsis and death.
OUTCOME: $162,000 verdict for Plaintiff
Ms. Finney was allowed to develop a gangrenous leg requiring amputation due to nursing home's failure to recognize that a blood clot had developed; also developed a severe bed sore on her backside.