Illinois Nursing Home Sued For Wrongful Death
An Illinois nursing home faces a lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court after a resident died while in their care.
The lawsuit was filed May 4, 2010 by Shirley McManus against Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Caseyville Property alleging that Newton J. McManus, Jr. died after the facility failed to provide adequate care, failed to protect him from abuse and neglect, failed to notify his physician of significant changes in his condition, failed to institute a regular treatment program to address his pressure sores, and failed to ensure that he maintained his body weight.
Newton J. McManus, Jr. was admitted to Caseyville Nursing and Rehabiltation Center on May 8, 2008 and developed ischemia, a condition characterized by pain, gangrene, and non-healing wounds. Additionally, Mr. McManus developed a urinary tract infection, decubitus ulcers, and suffered from malnutrition and dehydration. He died on May 31, 2008, not even a month after his admission to the facility.
Shirley McManus is seeking a judgment of more than $150,000 in addition to attorney's fees and expenses.
