Attack in Illinois Nursing Home Leads to Wrongful Death Suit
Mary Ann Flynn resided at Lexington Health Care Center of Streamwood in Streamwood, Illinois. She moved there in 2006 suffering from dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, and hypertension. She should have been safe there.
On November 24, 2006, Ms. Flynn was attacked by another resident of the facility, who was known to have violent tendencies. Prior to being attacked, Ms. Flynn was threatened repeatedly by Vonda Messino - some of the threats were even made before nursing home staff. Ms. Flynn was bruised from the attack and suffered a stroke. The suit alleges that the attack led to her death.
Other allegations made in the suit were the following:
- Failure to hire adequately trained nursing to provide care to prevent residents from attacking other residents;
- Failure to transfer Ms. Flynn to a medical facility to protect her;
- Failure to protect Ms. Flynn from abuse and neglect;
- Failure to provide services with professional standards;
- Failure to timely inform Ms. Flynn's family of the attack;
- Failure to maintain records;
- Failure to provide adequate care; and
- Failure to notify family of changes in condition.
The resident initiating the attack, Vonda Messino, has also been named in the suit.
