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Iowa Nursing Homes Cited In Five Deaths

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

Five deaths in Iowa nursing homes resulted in fines for the facilities, but there’s little evidence to think change is on the way for the state’s long-term care residents. In two of the cases, according to the Des Moines Register, … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Nursing Home Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

The Heartland of Martinsburg and HCR Manorcare have learned one lesson in the aftermath of the $90 million judgement against the joint entity. That lesson is this: Average men and women who sit on juries don’t take kindly to nursing … Continue reading →

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Can Nursing Homes Be “Too Big To Sue?”

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

A guilty verdict against a massive nursing home ownership group in California will result in a recovery for the families of the victims, but what chance does it really have to affect the bottom line? Here’s a secret that nursing homes (especially large nursing home corporations) don’t want … Continue reading →

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