Nursing

Pennsylvania Court Halts $2.7M Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Case, Sparking Changes in Legal Strategy for Defense Attorneys

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PITTSBURGH — A recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Superior Court has significant implications for punitive damages awarded in negligence cases. On May 19, 2025, the court vacated a $2.7 million punitive damages verdict in the case of Bernavage v. Green Ridge Healthcare, determining that the trial court erred by allowing an amendment to the plaintiff’s complaint that introduced allegations of recklessness at the trial’s outset. The court ruled that this late amendment came as an “unfair surprise” to the defense. In Pennsylvania, juries can grant punitive damages when a defendant’s actions are deemed outrageous, particularly … Read more

Miami’s Top Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer Unveils Vital Tools for Families to Combat Elder Abuse and Secure Justice in 2025

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Miami, Fla. — Percy Martinez, founding attorney at Percy Martinez Medical Malpractice Lawyers, emphasizes that nursing home neglect often accumulates over time, becoming apparent only after significant harm has occurred. The firm has been recognized as the top nursing home neglect lawyer in Miami for 2025, reflecting its dedication to safeguarding elderly patients and holding facilities accountable for neglect and abuse. The law firm specializes in transforming everyday observations by family members into actionable legal evidence. By simplifying complicated care plans, staffing records, and supervision protocols into user-friendly checklists, families are better equipped to monitor … Read more

Texas Judge Overturns Biden-Era Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes, Citing Regulatory Overreach

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A federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, has struck down a nationwide staffing rule imposed during the Biden administration, which mandated minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in nursing homes. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk rejected the staffing requirements on Monday, citing that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services overstepped its authority with the mandate. The plaintiff, the American Health Care Association, which represents roughly 15,000 nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the United States, argued that the staffing mandates were unrealistic and could have led to the shutdown of nursing homes, thus … Read more

Wyoming Supreme Court Holds Nursing Home Fully Liable for Damages in Resident Negligence Case

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Cheyenne, WY — The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled that a nursing home in the state must pay the full amount of damages awarded to the daughter of a deceased resident, following allegations of negligent care. The decision overturns a previous trial court ruling that had reduced the damages payable by Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center, assigning responsibility only according to its share of the fault. The court found that the trial judge had erred in not holding the facility fully accountable for the total damages, including those caused by an agent of the nursing … Read more