$2.25 million recovery secured by Dudensing Law in elder neglect case
October 15, 2025
Originally published by dudensinglaw.com
Dudensing Law secured a $2.25 million recovery for the family of an elderly woman who tragically passed away after a short stay in a California skilled nursing facility.
The patient had been admitted with pleural effusion and in a stable condition. She had a life expectancy of several more years and a goal of returning to her community. Despite knowing her needs, the facility failed to follow basic care orders, including administering critical antibiotics, enforcing prescribed fluid restrictions, and creating a care plan for her primary diagnosis. Staff also ignored clear signs of infection and failed to communicate her deteriorating condition to her physicians.
Within weeks, the patient developed Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a type of bacteria resistant to several antibiotics, and chronic respiratory failure; conditions that ultimately caused her premature death.
This settlement underscores the devastating consequences when facilities neglect to follow medical orders and protect their residents from preventable harm. Dudensing Law remains committed to holding nursing homes accountable and seeking justice for families impacted by elder neglect and abuse.