$3 million recovery obtained by Dudensing Law for family after fatal nursing home neglect
July 23, 2026
Originally published by
dudensinglaw.com
Dudensing Law secured a $3 million recovery for the family of a man who suffered a series of devastating falls and a fatal infection while residing at a California skilled nursing facility.
The resident, who lived with dementia but was otherwise healthy and communicative, was identified as a high fall risk upon admission. Despite this, he suffered at least ten falls while entrusted to the facility’s care. In one horrific instance, he was found unattended on the ground outside in 100-degree heat, lying in a pool of his own blood. The facility failed to perform assessments after the fall and ignored repeated warnings from the resident’s daughter regarding his safety.
The systemic neglect led to fractures in the resident’s neck and ribs. Furthermore, staff failed to document a “large and obvious” facial infection, allowing it to progress until the resident became septic. He died after finally being transferred to a hospital. The legal action alleged that these injuries were the direct result of a “profit-maximizing strategy” where the corporate defendant jeopardized resident health and safety of residents to prioritize profit.
This recovery emphasizes that nursing facilities will be held accountable when they prioritize financial gain over the basic safety and dignity of their residents. Dudensing Law remains dedicated to securing justice for victims of elder neglect and their families.