Posted On:
June 19, 2009
Florida Caregiver Arrested for Abuse
A former employee of Horizons in Okaloosa County, Florida has been arrested for abuse of a disabled person. Latoera O'Neal was arrested by the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit after an investigation revealed that O'Neal grabbed the resident by his feet and pulled him off of the facility's van, causing him to hit his head on the van floor, the running board of the van, and the pavement.
O'Neal is charged with one count of abuse of a disabled person, which is a third-degree felony. She faces up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
The Terry Law Firm is experienced in handling cases of nursing home abuse and neglect. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at 1 (888) 317-2525 or visit us on our website.
