Notable Verdicts and Cases
About Wilkes & McHugh, P.A.
Case:
Despain vs. Avante at Leesburg, Inc.
Plaintiff:
Beulah Despain
Defendant:
Avante at Leesburg, Inc. et al
Date:
Aug 26, 2003
Amount:
$1.7 million
Compensatory Damages:
$1.7 million
Punitive Damages:
n/a
Location:
Florida
Alleged Injuries:
Neglect by nursing home leading to pneumonia, malnutrition, weight loss, two falls resulting in skin tears to her hands, and poor hygiene
Description:
Nursing home neglect attorneys from Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. represented Beulah Despain who suffered from unexplained weight loss; unassessed and inappropriately treated physical, mental and emotional problems; an unsafe environment; delays in the provision of care; inadequate preventative custodial skin care; and inconsistent and inappropriate documentation. The jury returned a verdict of $1.7 million.