Notable Verdicts and Cases
About Wilkes & McHugh, P.A.
Case:
Mary Kathleen Adams vs. Sunrise Senior Living
Plaintiff:
Mary Kathleen Adams
Defendant:
Sunrise Senior Living
Date:
May 15, 2008
Amount:
$2 million
Compensatory Damages:
$1 million
Punitive Damages:
$1 million
Location:
California
Alleged Injuries:
Neglect by nursing home leading to pressure ulcers
Description:
Nursing home neglect attorneys from Wilkes & McHugh, P.A., represented the Estate of Mary Kathleen Adams. Mrs. Adams was admitted to Villa Valencia Health Care Center upon suffering a fractured leg. She subsequently developed pressure ulcers and was not given adequate treatment, such as daily skin checks. Mrs. Adams died as a result of the pressure ulcers. The jury returned a verdict of $1 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages.