Hogar Loma Linda is facing a new nursing home wrongful death lawsuit, which was recently filed by a grieving son who alleges the nursing home facility’s neglect had caused the death of his father.

The nursing home wrongful death lawsuit alleges the facility care staff had neglected the claimant’s late father, and did not perform all the specified tasks in his care plan that were needed for his quality of life.

Plaintiff Antonio M. filed this nursing home wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of his late father Antonio L., who reportedly died from a number of different medical complications that were allegedly caused by the nursing home staff.

According to the nursing home wrongful death lawsuit, Antonio was supposed to receive 24 hour care for basic and particular needs including being provided a balanced diet certified by a nutritionist, routine bathing schedules, and assistance with personal hygiene when necessary.

HLL was supposed to meet all these needs, as well as ensure for the safety and welfare for Antonio and other residents. This was allegedly not the case for Antonio, who reportedly developed ulcers and infections while in the facility’s care.

Overview of Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit

According to the nursing home wrongful death lawsuit, Antonio was checked as a resident of HLL on Jan. 9, 2017.

His health records indicated that he had generalized muscle difficulties in his arms and legs that had caused him difficulty walking. He needed physical and occupational therapies, and was dependent on the staff for his daily needs. However, allegedly due to insufficient care, Antonio’s health reportedly started to decline at a rapid rate; this lack of care ultimately resulted in his death on June 30, 2017, the lawsuit claims.

According to the nursing home wrongful death lawsuit, Antonio was never provided any physical or occupational therapies while at HLL and had reportedly developed a significant hematoma around his left elbow and felt severe pain in his left shoulder.

Even though his doctor had ordered X-rays to verify whether or not there was a fracture, HLL allegedly never provided any results of the images or what caused the need for them. Antonio’s doctor ordered a second consultation with an orthopedist, but the plaintiff says there is no records or evidence at HLL that this was ever done.

Antonio was eventually transferred to a hospital to be treated for pneumonia on May 15, 2017, but was released back into HLL custody when he was discharged on June 21, 2017.

According to the nursing home wrongful death lawsuit, the claimant spoke with HLL representatives and was informed that his father had developed ulcers. Antonio asked for photos of the ulcers and subsequently requested that his father be sent to the emergency room, which reportedly did not happen.

The nursing home wrongful death lawsuit further stated that Antonio’s condition eventually worsened to the point where he was readmitted to hospital care for recurrence of pneumonia, and later died on June 30, 2017.

It has been alleged that HLL staff had simply dropped off Antonio at the hospital, with no staff or other HLL representatives to assist him.

This Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit is Case No. 3:18-cv-01433-GAG, in the U.S. District Court for the District Court of Puerto Rico.