Case Results
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Settlement of Wrongful Death Case Against Assisted Living Facility
Our client, who was affectionately called by her family Aunt T, moved into a Richmond assisted living facility due to progressive dementia. Unknown to her family, the facility had been cited by the Department of Social Services for failing to provide heat for its residents. On a December morning, Aunt T was found in bed, unconscious, and suffering from severe hypothermia. Upon arrival at the hospital, her body temperature was only 84 degrees. She tragically died two weeks later from complications of hypothermia. Our investigation revealed the prior citations for lack of heat. We also interviewed a former employee who confirmed that the building was so cold that employees worked in winter coats and long underwear just to stay warm. The owner refused to raise the temperature in the building and actually covered and locked the thermostat. The case settled the night before trial for $345,000.
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Awarded: $345,000 Assisted Living Facility Settlement
