Sunrise V Elder Abuse Trial Continues
The trial against Edwin and Jane Ingan, the owners of Sunrise V and physicians Robert Schingler and Grace Crittenden continues to gather headlines.
The family of Marian Eileen Kengel, 96, filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and elder abuse after the woman suffered severe life-threatening bed sores and an anti-psychotic drug was wrongfully administered to her.
Ms. Kengel reportedly suffered severe bed sores on her bottom and her feet. The sore on her bottom required surgery to repair and took 14 months to heal. Additionally, she was given Haldol, an anti-psychotic drug in late 2007. Allegedly, the doctor who prescribed the Haldol gave her a dose that was "eight times stronger than the lowest possible dose". The Ingans reportedly took Ms. Kengel to Dr. Robert Schingler, who was not her normal treating physician. Reportedly, Dr. Schingler prescribed the drug, and she has not been the same since taking the drug. Allegedly, the Ingans wanted Ms. Kengel on a medication that would stop her "uncontrollable behavior" and did not ask for her family's consent. Dr, Schingler prescribed a year's worth of medication and did not schedule a follow up visit.
Ms. Kengel's primary physician, Grace Crittenden, reduced the dosage after the woman was unable to communicate and appeared "zoned out" and also failed to schedule a follow up visit.
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