Think Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Doesn't Happen? Think Again.
An Illinois nursing home resident is in custody after allegedly sexually abusing a fellow resident.
Fifty-three year old Lindsey Dailey faces a charge of sexual battery after the April 1, 2011 incident. Reportedly, Lindsey entered the room of a female resident at Forrest Manor Nursing Home in Dewey, Illinois around 1:40 a.m. His victim reported to police that Dailey touched her inappropriately, exposed himself to her, and asked her for sexual favors. The victim alerted facility staff, who called police.
When questioned, Dailey denied any wrongdoing, "began cursing" at officers, and requested an attorney.
Daily appeared before Special Judge Kyra Franks Williams on April 1 and told the Judge that he previously had a brain aneurysm. His bond was set at $5,000 with the condition that Daily did not contact his alleged victim or the nursing home facility.
After reading about this tragic incident, Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer David Terry questions whether the alleged abuser in this incident had any previous history of sexual misconduct. Did the facility have any knowledge of previous incidents of this nature involving the accused or was this his first "attack"? Residents that demonstrate dangerous tendencies must be dealt with to protect the remaining residents. If a resident is known as a potential sexual threat to other residents, the nursing home must act to protect the other residents. If the facility fails to take reasonable steps to protect their residents from becoming victims of a sexual assault, it can be held liable for any injuries that may occur when a known or suspected threat becomes reality.
The Terry Law Firm is experienced in handling cases of nursing home sexual abuse. Contact David Terry toll-free at 1-888-317-2525 or 314-878-9797 for a FREE no-obligation consultation if you suspect that your loved one or family member may be experiencing sexual abuse at the hands of a nursing home resident or staff member.
