Reed v. Life Care Centers of America, et al.
Trial
03/02/22 – 03/11/22
Summary
In this nursing home negligence trial, Carol Reed was diagnosed with a pressure sore after she stayed at Life Care Center of Orlando's rehabilitation facility for about a month. Reed, who checked into the facility initially with a broken leg, was born with spina bifida. Reed sues Life Care Centers of America, claiming that her pressure sore was caused by the nursing home's failure to reposition her as frequently as she required.
Attorneys for Reed argue that Reed's mobility issues left her at higher risk of developing pressure sores. They show that the facility was aware of Reed's limitations, yet urged Reed to reposition herself. This, they claim, resulted in the pressure sore developing, eventually extending down to the bone.
Life Care Centers of America claims that Reed often chose to position herself in ways that increased the chances of developing a pressure sore, despite staff warning her. Additionally, the company states that goals for Reed to be repositioned as needed were intended so she would have a higher level of independence after she recovered from her injury.
Outcome
Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $12,353,604
Apportionment of fault:
Carol Reed: 13%
Life Care Centers of America: 87%
Playlists
- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Verdict
- $12,353,604
- Judge
- Vincent Falcone
- Jurisdiction
- 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Court
- Orange County Courthouse
- Case Number
- 2018CA013297-O
- Industry
- Health care
- Practice Area
- Health Law
Sessions
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.