Thursday, July 16, 2009

Family Files Suit Against Nursing Home

The family of a disabled man and woman filed a lawsuit against a Norridge nursing home claiming the woman was physically assaulted multiple times during her stay at the northwest suburban facility.

The four-count lawsuit also claims the man was given incorrect medications.

Francisca and Arcadio Arce, both disabled, were both admitted to Central Baptist Village, Inc. in June 2004, according to the lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit court by the Arce's guardian Wilfredo Arce.

The lawsuit claims that Francisca Arce was physically abused and assaulted in her room, the shower or the bathroom at various times between December of 2008 and February 2009.

The lawsuit claims Arcadio Arce was given incorrect medication from October 2008 to February.

Full Article and Source:
Family accuses Norridge nursing home of abuse

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

If there were more suits against nursing homes for improper care or neglect, nursing home conditions might improve.

The family of Francisca Arce should be commended.

Anonymous said...

You go, Francisca Arce family!

Your victory will be a victory for all!

Anonymous said...

I wish this family luck. It's going to be a battle because nursing homes have deep pockets.

Anonymous said...

This abuse occurs in nursing homes across the country every day and few people have the guts to stand up and shout about it.

I will be praying for this family's success!

Anonymous said...

I am sorry for the abuse Francisca Arce suffered at Central Baptist Village, Inc.

I hope she gets justice!

Anonymous said...

Not only do nursing homes have deep pockets but they share the contents with the legislooters!

Anonymous said...

The treatment helpless people endure by nursing home "caregivers" is many times horrendous.

Remember in CA last year a group of seven aids were having "fun" at the expense of the patients in a nursing home --- in effect torturing them?

What a society we live in.

Anonymous said...

Hope the family wins.