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