Illinois Nursing Home Faces Negligence Lawsuit
An Illinois nursing home faces a lawsuit filed by the administrator of a deceased resident's estate for negligence. The Lincoln Home, a nursing home facility located in Belleville, Illinois, reportedly violated the rights of resident Wealthie Lee Lockett during her the time of her residency, January 18, 2008 through the date of her death on December 18, 2008.
Annie McClatchery, the administrator of Ms. Lockett's estate, filed a lawsuit on May 25, 2010 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against The Lincoln Home and Weiss Management Group. During Ms. Lockett's residency, she sustained a comminuted left femur fracture and other injuries, as well as mental anguish and emotional distress.
The suit seeks in excess of $100,000 plus attorney's fees and costs.
