$18M Award in the Lawsuit Against Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home
In the case of Estate of John Danzy v. Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home, a Brooklyn jury returned a whopping $18,750,000 verdict for the plaintiff. Our nursing home abuse attorneys explain this massive verdict.
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Case Facts in Brooklyn Bed Sore Lawsuit
Plaintiff’s Allegations: John Danzy was a 75 year patient suffering from dementia when he was admitted into Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home. He became dehydrated and required a hospitalization at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. While a resident at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, he developed pressure ulcers which subsequently became infected. The family grew tired of the care at BQNH and had him transferred to a new skilled nursing facility. Upon admission, Mr. Danzy had twenty (20) documented bedsores. Some of these pressure ulcers were Stage 4 wounds.
His ulcer-based infection set throughout his body, causing sepsis. He ultimately passed away.
The Plaintiff in the subsequent wrongful death lawsuit against Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home argued that the facility violated the Patient’s Rights Statute, New York State Public Health Law § 2801-d, and caused Mr. Danzy’s untimely death.
The attorneys for the nursing home denied the allegations and contended that Mr. Danzy’s wounds were unavoidable, and/or caused by poor care at the hospital. The case proceeded to trial before a jury.
Type of Injuries Sustained
It was alleged that as a result of the negligence at Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, Mr. Danzy suffered a pressure ulcer. Also referred to as a decubitus ulcer or pressure injury, this involves a wound that is commonly called a bed sore. Our elder abuse attorneys have extensive experience prosecuting bed sore claims. In fact, the most common injury claim we litigate is pressure injuries like this.
Jury Findings in the Brooklyn Bed Sore Case
The jury returned a verdict against Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, finding liability on the facility for the plaintiff’s injuries.
The parties reached a settlement agreement known as a high-low which greatly reduced the judgment amount. The facility did not pay $18 million to the family.
Other Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits Against Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home
Although this is the largest jury verdict levied against the Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, the skilled nursing facility located at 2749 Linden Blvd. Brooklyn, NY has faced other civil lawsuits alleging negligence.
Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home was sued in another bed sore case, this time involving a paralyzed man. That case was called Youmans vs. Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home.
If you need the assistance of a Brooklyn nursing home abuse attorney, contact our firm today. We provide completely free case consultations and we work on contingency fee, so no out of pocket expenses or retainer is required. We only get paid if we win your case.
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*Each case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome or indicate an expected outcome on your particular case. The above prior verdict or settlement information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to substitute for legal advice from an attorney. You should consult with an attorney if you believe you might have a case. This individual verdict or settlement information above is based on available jury verdict research, and not the opinion of this law firm. This information, verdict or settlement are not the work of this law firm. The contents of this website should not be construed as legal advice on any specific fact or circumstance. Your receipt of such information does not create an attorney-client relationship with this law firm or any of its lawyers. You should not act or rely on any of the information contained herein without seeking professional legal advice. Speak with an attorney immediately if you believe you have a viable case against a nursing home, assisted living facility or medical facility.
