Improper Treatment of Pressure Sores Leads to Undisclosed Settlement in Nursing Home Lawsuit

Nicholas Zilocchi was admitted to the Garden Spring Center Nursing Home after undergoing a leg amputation. At the time of his admission, it was recorded that he had skin tears and wounds, and he was anxious and agitated about these injuries.

Over the next few days, Zilocchi was diagnosed as having additional bed sores including one on his right heel that could not be staged. He was later admitted to a hospital for treatment of septic shock, respiratory failure and necrotic skin wounds that included his right heel. Despite the treatment that he received at this hospital, he died.

Zilocchi’s adult daughter, on behalf of the estate, sued the nursing home’s owners alleging that they chose not to treat his existing pressure ulcers and skin wounds and prevent new bed sores from developing. The lawsuit alleged that the defendants had decided not to provide basic hygiene and health care to while he was a resident at this nursing home.

The parties settled for an undisclosed amount before trial.

The attorneys successfully representing the Zilocchi family were Ian Norris, Brian Reddick and Brent Moss.

Zilocchi v. 1113 N.E. Road Operations, LLC, No. 2018-27538 (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Montgomery County).

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