Jury awards family $1 million in lawsuit against Beachwood nursing home

BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- A jury has awarded the family of a former Beachwood nursing home resident $1 million in a lawsuit filed more than two and a half years ago.

The resident, 71-year-old Mary L. Stevens, died in May 2012 at Beachwood Pointe Care Center on Chagrin Boulevard. She suffered infected pressure wounds, or bedsores, caused by "negligence and recklessness" of the nursing home staff, according to the lawsuit, filed in March 2013 by The Dickson Firm LLC in Beachwood... Read More

The Dickson Firm believes it is crucial to share news about nursing home injuries and deaths to raise awareness about the ongoing issues of neglect and abuse that occur in Ohio. The people who suffer injuries could be your spouse, your parent, your brother or sister. By reporting these incidents, we help families recognize potential risks, empower them with knowledge, and push for greater accountability in the industry. Ultimately, our goal is to advocate for safer conditions and ensure that vulnerable residents receive the care and dignity they deserve.

If someone you love has been neglected or abused in a nursing home, please call us at 1-800-OHIO LAW as it would be our pleasure to talk with you and help you in any way that we can. We represent victims and their families across Ohio. Contact nursing home and elder law attorney Blake Dickson today for a free and confidential case review.