Former FL ombudsman files suit against providers, state
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
A high-profile ousted Florida ombudsman has filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Florida Health Care Association and the Florida Assisted Living Association for alleged...
Second chance for losing whistleblower
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
A Tennessee provider must still face claims that it retaliated against a whistleblower, despite a judge throwing out the original claims.
Higher authority may hear religious suit
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2012
A former nursing home activities aide allegedly fired over refusing to pray the rosary with a Catholic resident can proceed with a religious discrimination claim, a federal court ruled in September.
Shortchanging 850 workers will cost operator $2 million
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Jan 06, 2017
A New York-based skilled nursing chain will pay more than $2 million in back wages and damages after underpaying nearly 850 workers, the Department of Labor announced in December.
Court: SNFs allowed to fight delayed Medicaid payments
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 06, 2017
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled in August that 10 operators of Illinois long-term care facilities can move forward with a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Healthcare and...
Court’s verdict on spider bite likely to bug many operators
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
The death of a nursing home resident from a spider bite is a healthcare liability claim and requires an expert report to be filed as such, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled in July.
Esformes receives $44M penalty to go with jail time
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 05, 2020
After three years, the case of former long-term care mogul Philip Esformes has ended with a financial penalty that matches the personal level of enrichment gained in a massive fraud scheme.
Lawsuit demands an end to murky hospital-stay practice
By
Marty Stempniak
May 01, 2019
A years-long court battle over one of the recent biggest thorns in skilled nursing’s side may finally be going to trial, and the outcome could have big implications for providers and patients alike.
CNA sues for firing after she reported resident’s claims
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 08, 2018
A former certified nursing assistant at an Illinois continuing care retirement community is suing her ex-employer for more than $75,000 and reinstatement of her job, alleging that she was fired for reporting...
High court to rule on damaging lawyer ads
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 06, 2016
The Georgia Supreme Court is considering whether to uphold a ban on ads that a prominent Southeast nursing home provider says violated the Georgia Deceptive False Practices Act.