Nursing
Home Liability Index
January 2001 through December 2001
Volume 1, Issues 1-12
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SECTION I: SUBJECT INDEX
ABROGATION
Alterra Health Care v. Estate of Frances Shelley, Iss. 7, July 2001, p18*
ABUSE / NEGLECT
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County [Peggy
Smith, etc.], Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p16*
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p8*
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
Delta Health Group Inc. v. Betty Williams, etc., Iss. 4, April 2001, p16*
Dixon, Hazel, individually, as representative of all wrongful death beneficiaries,
and as representative and legal heir of the estate of Earl Dixon, deceased v.
South Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p6
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Knowles, Maggie, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gladstone Knowles,
deceased v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida, Inc., d/b/a Beverly Gulf Coast—Florida
Inc., d/b/a Washington Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Iss. 7,
July 2001, p6*
Long Term Care Foundation Inc., et al. v. Winifred W. Martin, et al., Iss. 4,
April 2001, p15B
Martin, Edward et al. v. Heritage Manor South, et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p5A
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Napolitano, Maria v. Beverly Enterprises— Florida Inc., et al., Iss. 7,
July 2001, p13A,B*
Oklahoma v. Thomason, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p13F
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Schumacher, Charles, as personal representative for the Estate of Maria Schumacher
v. John and Delores Williams, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p9B
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
Stauss, Susan, by Guardians Alfred Stauss and Alice Stauss v. Oconomowoc Residential
Programs Inc., d/b/a Homes for Independent Living, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p20*
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
ABUSE of DISCRETION
In Re: Diversicare General Partner, Iss. 6, June 2001, p5*
Hayward, Alfred S., Personal Representative of the Estae of Delbert Lewis Hayward
v. Valley Vista Care Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p16C
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Prairie, Robin, special administratrix of the estate of Anna Prairie v. Snow
Valley Health Resources Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p3B
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
ADMINISTRATOR LIABILITY / ISSUES
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
ADMISSION CONTRACT
The Estate of Dorothy Blanchard, et al. v. Central Park Lodges [Tarpon Springs]
Inc., d/b/a HIS of Tarpon Springs, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p10D
ADULT CARE CENTER /
ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
Fattal, Silva and George et al. v. Dequina Homes, et al., Iss. 7, July 2001,
p6
The People of the State of New York v. Lawrence Friedman, et al., Iss. 5, May
2001, p20*
Schumacher, Charles, as personal representative for the Estate of Maria Schumacher
v. John and Delores Williams, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p9B
ADVERTISING / FALSE ADVERTISING
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Corley, Robert N., Individually and as executor of the estateof Vera M. Corley,
deceased v. Rosewood Care Center Inc. of Peoria, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p10A
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
ADVISORIES / RECOMMENDATIONS /
STUDIES / TESTS
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
ADVOCACY
Mich. ombudsman program to be run by ELM Inc., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p20
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
APPORTIONED LIABILITY
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
ARBITRATION
Eldridge, Elvedia v. Integrated Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec.
2001, p18*
The Estate of Dorothy Blanchard, et al. v. Central Park Lodges [Tarpon Springs]
Inc., d/b/a HIS of Tarpon Springs, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p10D
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida gov. makes budget, policy recommendations for nursing home reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p10
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
ASSAULT
Crawford, Sylvia M., by June E. Goodyear, her guardian v. Care Concepts Inc.,
d/b/a Premier Care, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p6E
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Regions Bank & Trust v. Stone County Skilled Nursing Facility Inc., Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p16*
ASSIGNMENT of RIGHTS
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
ASSISTED LIVING / ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
Haynes, Ruth W., by and through Nancy Bush, et al. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Peskin, Susan, sponsor and attorney-in-fact for Helen Goldsmith v. Seasons Health
Care LP, d/b/a Seasons Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p15B
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Ruth W. Hayes, etc., et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p19*
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
ATTORNEYS’ FEES
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
Florida Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v.
Reed B. Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p8*
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida gov. makes budget, policy recommendations for nursing home reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p10
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Haynes, Ruth W., by and through Nancy Bush, et al. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Louisiana legislature debating series of bills intended to limit nursing home
suits, Iss. 4, April 2001, p20
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Rolland, Loretta et al. v. Argeo Paul Cellucci, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001,
p13*
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Ruth W. Hayes, etc., et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p19*; Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p6*
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
State of Texas v. Park Plaza Nursing Center Inc., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4B
State of Texas v. Salem Nursing and Rehab Center of Pineland Inc., d/b/a Pineland
Health and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4C
Stevens, Sue, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hubert Raymond Thomas v. Integrated
Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p12*
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
BANKRUPTCY
Coulter, Dolores, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Marguerite D.
Whitaker v. Haven Nursing Home, Iss. 4, April 2001, p8*
The Estate of Dorothy Blanchard, et al. v. Central Park Lodges [Tarpon Springs]
Inc., d/b/a HIS of Tarpon Springs, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p10D
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
In Re: Lenox Healthcare Inc., Iss. 7, July 2001, p20
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Terry, Rachel, as administratrix of the estate of Rachel Hayes, et al. v. Clinton
Health & Rehab Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p11*
BAR
Somberg, Reed, as personal representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis v. Florida
Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach, Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p15*
BATTERY
Interim Healthcare of Fort Wayne Inc. v. Kimberly Moyer, by her next friend
Karen Moyer, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p13C
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
BENEFICIARIES
The Estate of Dorothy Blanchard, et al. v. Central Park Lodges [Tarpon Springs]
Inc., d/b/a HIS of Tarpon Springs, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p10D
Schumacher, Charles, as personal representative for the Estate of Maria Schumacher
v. John and Delores Williams, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p9B
BIFURCATION
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
BILLING ISSUES
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
The People of the State of New York v. Lawrence Friedman, et al., Iss. 5, May
2001, p20*
BOND
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
BOREN AMENDMENT
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
BREACH of CONTRACT / CONTRACTUAL DUTY
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
Costa, Arthur v. Department of Public Health, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p8*
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
The Estate of Margaritha Sauer v. Advocat Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p4
Givens, Jean, as guardian of the person and estate of Esau Bruce v. Bevery Health
and Rehabilitation Services, Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p4D
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
Hayward, Alfred S., Personal Representative of the Estae of Delbert Lewis Hayward
v. Valley Vista Care Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p16C
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Puma, Joanna v. Saint Mary Home, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p16*
Simmons, Bobby A., individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Jewel
S. Simmons, et al. v. Healtcare Centers of Texas Inc., d/b/a Red River Healthcare
Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p7*
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
Stevens, Sue, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hubert Raymond Thomas v. Integrated
Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p12*
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
BREACH of DUTY of CARE
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C
BREACH of DUTY of
GOOD FAITH and FAIR DEALING
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
BREACH of DUTY of HONESTY
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
BREACH of DUTY to PROTECT
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
BREACH of FIDUCIARY DUTY
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Kansas City Home Care Inc., et al.,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p10*
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
BREACH of GOOD FAITH and FAIR DEALING
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
BREACH of PROFESSIONAL STANDARD of CARE
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. Pauline Lang-Redway, personal
representative of the estate of Albert W. Redway, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p24B
BREACH of WARRANTY
Costa, Arthur v. Department of Public Health, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p8*
CAP on DAMAGES / FEES
Arkansas legislature debating caps on nursing home liability, Iss. 3, March
2001, p21
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
6, June 2001, p14
Columbia Hospital Corp. of Houston d/b/a Columbia Bellaire Medical Center v.
Jesse Moore, et al., individually and as representative of the estate of Katherine
Moore, deceased, Iss. 3, March 2001, p8D
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida gov. makes budget, policy recommendations for nursing home reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p10
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
CAUSATION
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C; Iss. 6, June 2001, p14
Costa, Arthur v. Department of Public Health, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p8*
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
Ex parte Elba General Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p13*
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate of Albert W. Redway,
by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative, Iss. 7, July 2001,
p16D
Knowles, Maggie, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gladstone Knowles,
deceased v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida, Inc., d/b/a Beverly Gulf Coast—Florida
Inc., d/b/a Washington Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Iss. 7,
July 2001, p6*
Lorber, Agnes etc. v. Prospect Park Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Mendoza, Gloria, individually and on behalf of the estate of her husband Leopoldo
Mendoza, et al. v. Daughters of Charity Health Services of Austin, d/b/a Steon
Home Care, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p16E
Mosser, Carol A., as Executrix of the Estate of Florence Mosser, deceased v.
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p3A
Nelson, Gerald H., as executor of the estate of Orice Nelson v. Elba General
Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p17C
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Schumacher, Charles, as personal representative for the Estate of Maria Schumacher
v. John and Delores Williams, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p9B
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
Whittington, Richard v. Dr. Prakash Kudlapur, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p18*
CAUSE of ACTION
Florida Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v.
Reed B. Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p8*
Somberg, Reed, as personal representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis v. Florida
Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach, Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p15*
CERTIFICATE of NEED
Scott, Wanda Cary v. Ashland Healthcare Center Inc., et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p20C
CIVIL CONSPIRACY
Gawel, Pat, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Jennie
Murda, et al. v. SunBridge Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p8B
CIVIL ENFORCEMENT ACTION
Ca. AG settles civil action against Sun, Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p19
Louisiana legislature debating series of bills intended to limit nursing home
suits, Iss. 4, April 2001, p20
CIVIL PENALTIES
California v. Rocky R. Lemmon, et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p3*
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
Pinehurst Convalescent Center [Beverly Enterprises—FLA Inc. d/b/a Beverly
Gulf Coast—Florida] v. Agency for Health Care Administration, Iss. 12,
Dec. 2001, p18*
State of Texas v. Park Plaza Nursing Center Inc., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4B
State of Texas v. Salem Nursing and Rehab Center of Pineland Inc., d/b/a Pineland
Health and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4C
CIVIL RIGHTS
Connor, William et al. v. Halifax Hospital Medical Center, et al., Iss. 3, March
2001, p14C
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
Mosser, Carol A., as Executrix of the Estate of Florence Mosser, deceased v.
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p3A
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
CLASS ACTION
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Rolland, Loretta et al. v. Argeo Paul Cellucci, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001,
p13*
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVER PROGRAM
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
COMPENSATION
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
COMPLIANCE ISSUES
California releases first report in ‘surprise inspection’ program,
Iss. 4, April 2001, p21
Rolland, Loretta et al. v. Argeo Paul Cellucci, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001,
p13*
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
CONCEALMENT
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
CONFLICT of INTEREST
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
CONGRESSIONAL ACTION
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
CONSOLIDATION
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
CONSPIRACY
The People of the State of New York v. Lawrence Friedman, et al., Iss. 5, May
2001, p20*
CONTINGENCY FEE CONTRACT
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
CONTINUING CARE
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
CONTRACT
Coulter, Dolores, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Marguerite D.
Whitaker v. Haven Nursing Home, Iss. 4, April 2001, p8*
CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Due Process
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al. v. Rugenia A. Meeks,
as personal representative of the Estate of Mary Meeks Young, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p11*
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
Mosser, Carol A., as Executrix of the Estate of Florence Mosser, deceased v.
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p3A
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
Eighth Amendment
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Excessive Fines
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Fifth Amendment
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Fourteenth Amendment
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Mosser, Carol A., as Executrix of the Estate of Florence Mosser, deceased v.
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p3A
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
Right to Jury Trial
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Seventh Amendment
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 3, March 2001, p10;
Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
CONSUMER FRAUD
Corley, Robert N., Individually and as executor of the estateof Vera M. Corley,
deceased v. Rosewood Care Center Inc. of Peoria, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p10A
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
CONVALESCENT HOME
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS /
CRIMINAL HISTORY
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
N.Y. governor proposes long-term care reforms, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p11
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
CRIMINAL CONDUCT / CHARGES
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
Interim Healthcare of Fort Wayne Inc. v. Kimberly Moyer, by her next friend
Karen Moyer, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p13C
Michigan AG files manslaughter charges against nursing homes, Iss. 10, Oct.
2001, p20
CRIMINAL LIABILITY
Oklahoma v. Thomason, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p13F
CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
DAMAGES
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County [Peggy
Smith, etc.], Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p16*
Alterra Health Care Corp., et al. v. Estate of Frances Shelley, by and through
Mark S. Mitchell, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Andrews, Dorothy S. v. Hotel Reed Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p19*
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al. v. Rugenia A. Meeks,
as personal representative of the Estate of Mary Meeks Young, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p11*
Columbia Hospital Corp. of Houston d/b/a Columbia Bellaire Medical Center v.
Jesse Moore, et al., individually and as representative of the estate of Katherine
Moore, deceased, Iss. 3, March 2001, p8D
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p6*; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p8*
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
11, Nov. 2001, p6
Crawford, Sylvia M., by June E. Goodyear, her guardian v. Care Concepts Inc.,
d/b/a Premier Care, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p6E
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
Florida Convalescent Centers, etc. v. Reed Somberg, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p12
Haynes, Ruth W., by and through Nancy Bush, et al. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
HealthSouth Corp., et al. v. Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 6,
June 2001, p11F,G
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. Pauline Lang-Redway, personal
representative of the estate of Albert W. Redway, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p24B; Iss.
7, July 2001, p16D; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Jenkins, Evelyn et al. v. Mangano Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p12*
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
Louisiana legislature debating series of bills intended to limit nursing home
suits, Iss. 4, April 2001, p20
Mosser, Carol A., as Executrix of the Estate of Florence Mosser, deceased v.
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p3A
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Kansas City Home Care Inc., et al.,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p10*
Puma, Joanna v. Saint Mary Home, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p16*
Schumacher, Charles, as personal representative for the Estate of Maria Schumacher
v. John and Delores Williams, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p9B
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Ruth W. Hayes, etc., et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p19*; Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p6*
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
Somberg, Reed, as personal representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis v. Florida
Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach, Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p15*
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
Actual Damages
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9
Dodson, Audrey v. Heritage Geriatric Housing Development Inc., d/b/a Heritage
Danforth Gardens, Iss. 3, March 2001, p19
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p4D,E
Haynes, Ruth W., by and through Nancy Bush, et al. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Lavalis, Phillips, Individually and as Representative of the estate of Rose
Bonton, et al. v. Copperas Cove LLC, d/b/a Hill Country Rehabilitation and nursing
Center, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p3
Compensatory Damages
Andrews, Dorothy S. v. Hotel Reed Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p19*
Arkansas legislature debating caps on nursing home liability, Iss. 3, March
2001, p21
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 3, March 2001, p10;
Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida governor signs bill limiting punitive damages in home cases, Iss. 5,
May 2001, p21
Forte, Jennipher, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Jeffrey Barcus
v. Connerwood Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Anderson Healthcare Center, et al., Iss.
5, May 2001, p15A
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p4D,E; Iss. 3, March
2001, p3E*; Iss. 4, April 2001, p6*
Givens, Jean, as guardian of the person and estate of Esau Bruce v. Beverly
Health and Rehabilitation Services, Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p4D
Haynes, Ruth W., by and through Nancy Bush, et al. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
McCorkle, Charles et al. v. Colonial Care Center, et al., Iss. 23, Feb. 2001,
p5
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Ruth W. Hayes, etc., et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p19*; Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p6*
Stevens, Sue, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hubert Raymond Thomas v. Integrated
Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p12*
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Consequential Damages
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Contract Damages
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Excessive Damages
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
Exemplary Damages
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
HealthSouth Corp., et al. v. Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 6,
June 2001, p11F,G
Lavalis, Phillips, Individually and as Representative of the estate of Rose
Bonton, et al. v. Copperas Cove LLC, d/b/a Hill Country Rehabilitation and nursing
Center, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p3
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
General Damages
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
Mental Damages
Louisiana legislature debating series of bills intended to limit nursing home
suits, Iss. 4, April 2001, p20
Noneconomic Damages
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Physical Damages
Louisiana legislature debating series of bills intended to limit nursing home
suits, Iss. 4, April 2001, p20
Punitive Damages
Arkansas legislature debating caps on nursing home liability, Iss. 3, March
2001, p21
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al. v. Rugenia A. Meeks,
as personal representative of the Estate of Mary Meeks Young, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p11*
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 3, March 2001, p10;
Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A
Dodson, Audrey v. Heritage Geriatric Housing Development Inc., d/b/a Heritage
Danforth Gardens, Iss. 3, March 2001, p19; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p6
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
Estate of Florence Silverman Aptekman, et al. v. City of Philadelphia, et al.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p6C
The Estate of Margaritha Sauer v. Advocat Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p4
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida governor signs bill limiting punitive damages in home cases, Iss. 5,
May 2001, p21
Florida gov. makes budget, policy recommendations for nursing home reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p10
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
Forte, Jennipher, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Jeffrey Barcus
v. Connerwood Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Anderson Healthcare Center, et al., Iss.
5, May 2001, p15A
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p4D,E; Iss. 3, March
2001, p3E*; Iss. 4, April 2001, p6*
Givens, Jean, as guardian of the person and estate of Esau Bruce v. Beverly
Health and Rehabilitation Services, Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p4D
Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss.
10, Oct. 2001, p14E
HealthSouth Corp., et al. v. Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 6,
June 2001, p11F,G
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A
Lavalis, Phillips, Individually and as Representative of the estate of Rose
Bonton, et al. v. Copperas Cove LLC, d/b/a Hill Country Rehabilitation and nursing
Center, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p3
Long Term Care Foundation Inc., et al. v. Winifred W. Martin, et al., Iss. 4,
April 2001, p15B
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
McCorkle, Charles et al. v. Colonial Care Center, et al., Iss. 23, Feb. 2001,
p5
Stevens, Sue, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hubert Raymond Thomas v. Integrated
Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p12*
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
Survival Damages
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
Treble Damages
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT / RELIEF
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss.
10, Oct. 2001, p14E
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
HealthSouth Corp., et al. v. Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 6,
June 2001, p11F,G
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Kansas City Home Care Inc., et al.,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p10*
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Puma, Joanna v. Saint Mary Home, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p16*
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
DEPRIVATION of CARE
Dixon, Hazel, individually, as representative of all wrongful death beneficiaries,
and as representative and legal heir of the estate of Earl Dixon, deceased v.
South Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p6
DEPRIVATION of RIGHTS
Alterra Health Care Corp., et al. v. Estate of Frances Shelley, by and through
Mark S. Mitchell, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Connor, William et al. v. Halifax Hospital Medical Center, et al., Iss. 3, March
2001, p14C
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p6*
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
Florida Convalescent Centers, etc. v. Reed Somberg, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p12
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate of Albert W. Redway,
by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001,
p8D
Knowles, Maggie, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gladstone Knowles,
deceased v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida, Inc., d/b/a Beverly Gulf Coast—Florida
Inc., d/b/a Washington Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Iss. 7,
July 2001, p6*
Napolitano, Maria v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida Inc., et al., Iss. 7,
July 2001, p13A,B*
Preston, John L., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Myrtha Preston,
deceased v. Health Care and Retirement Corp. of America, authorized to operate
Heartland Health Care Center/Lauderhill, Iss. 4, April 2001, p14*
Somberg, Reed, as personal representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis v. Florida
Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach, Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p15*
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
DIRECT LIABILITY
Coe, Donald, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Coreaner Coe, deceased
v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001,
p16*
DISABILITY
Forte, Jennipher, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Jeffrey Barcus
v. Connerwood Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Anderson Healthcare Center, et al., Iss.
5, May 2001, p15A
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Stauss, Susan, by Guardians Alfred Stauss and Alice Stauss v. Oconomowoc Residential
Programs Inc., d/b/a Homes for Independent Living, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p20*
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
DISCLOSURE
Alterra Health Care v. Estate of Frances Shelley, Iss. 7, July 2001, p18*
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
Foundation Aiding the Elderly, et al. v. Horizon West Inc., et al., Iss. 9,
Sept. 2001, p15C
State of Texas v. Salem Nursing and Rehab Center of Pineland Inc., d/b/a Pineland
Health and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4C
DISCOVERY
Affidavit
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al. v. Rugenia A. Meeks,
as personal representative of the Estate of Mary Meeks Young, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p11*
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
Ex parte Elba General Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p13*
Jenkins, Evelyn et al. v. Mangano Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p12*
Nelson, Gerald H., as executor of the estate of Orice Nelson v. Elba General
Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p17C
Oak Lawn Pavilion Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services,
et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p22*
Whittington, Richard v. Dr. Prakash Kudlapur, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p18*
Clinical / Patient Records
California releases first report in ‘surprise inspection’ program,
Iss. 4, April 2001, p21
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Oklahoma v. Thomason, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p13F
Confidentiality / Confidential / Privileged Information
Alterra Health Care Corp., a/k/a Alternative Living Services Inc., d/b/a Sterling
House of Tallahassee, et al. v. Estate of Frances Shelley, by and through Mark
S. Mitchell, executor de son tort, Iss. 3, March 2001, p16*; Iss. 6, June 2001,
p4H
Coulter, Dolores, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Marguerite D.
Whitaker v. Haven Nursing Home, Iss. 4, April 2001, p8*
Crawford, Sylvia M., by June E. Goodyear, her guardian v. Care Concepts Inc.,
d/b/a Premier Care, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p6E
Delta Health Group Inc. v. Betty Williams, etc., Iss. 4, April 2001, p16*
In Re: Diversicare General Partner, Iss. 6, June 2001, p5*
Oklahoma v. Thomason, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p13F
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Depositions
Dixon, Hazel, individually, as representative of all wrongful death beneficiaries,
and as representative and legal heir of the estate of Earl Dixon, deceased v.
South Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p6
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Prairie, Robin, special administratrix of the estate of Anna Prairie v. Snow
Valley Health Resources Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p3B
Yamin, James A., as Administrator of the Estate of Emilie Yamin, deceased v.
Ashok Baghel, et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p20*
Discovery Abuses
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p4D,E
Discovery Restrictions
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Document Production
Alterra Health Care v. Estate of Frances Shelley, Iss. 7, July 2001, p18*
Crawford, Sylvia M., by June E. Goodyear, her guardian v. Care Concepts Inc.,
d/b/a Premier Care, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p6E
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p4D,E; Iss. 3, March
2001, p3E*; Iss. 4, April 2001, p6*
Government Records
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
In Camera Review
Crawford, Sylvia M., by June E. Goodyear, her guardian v. Care Concepts Inc.,
d/b/a Premier Care, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p6E
Interrogatories
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al. v. Rugenia A. Meeks,
as personal representative of the Estate of Mary Meeks Young, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p11*
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
Crawford, Sylvia M., by June E. Goodyear, her guardian v. Care Concepts Inc.,
d/b/a Premier Care, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p6E
Delta Health Group Inc. v. Betty Williams, etc., Iss. 4, April 2001, p16*
Mitchell, Emma v. Altercare Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p12*
Medical / Patient Records
Crawford, Sylvia M., by June E. Goodyear, her guardian v. Care Concepts Inc.,
d/b/a Premier Care, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p6E
In Re: Diversicare General Partner, Iss. 6, June 2001, p5*
Nelson, Gerald H., as executor of the estate of Orice Nelson v. Elba General
Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p17C
Wilson, Jo Ann, as next friend of Faye Sellers v. Mariner Health Care of Nashville
Inc., d/b/a Mariner Health of Fort Worth, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p5A
Personnel Files
Alterra Health Care Corp., a/k/a Alternative Living Services Inc., d/b/a Sterling
House of Tallahassee, et al. v. Estate of Frances Shelley, by and through Mark
S. Mitchell, executor de son tort, Iss. 3, March 2001, p16*; Iss. 7, July 2001,
p18*; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p14*; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate of Albert W. Redway,
by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001,
p8D
Restraining Order / Temporary Restraining Order
Mich. ombudsman program to be run by ELM Inc., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p20
Wilson, Jo Ann, as next friend of Faye Sellers v. Mariner Health Care of Nashville
Inc., d/b/a Mariner Health of Fort Worth, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p5A
Subpoena
In Re: Diversicare General Partner, Iss. 6, June 2001, p5*
DISCRETION
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
DISCRETIONARY FUNCTION EXCEPTION
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
DISFIGUREMENT
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
DISGORGEMENT of PROFITS
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
DUE DILIGENCE
Beverly Enterprises selling Florida operations due to increase in liability
costs, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p21
ELDER ABUSE
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County [Peggy
Smith, etc.], Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p16*
Bergman, Beverly et al. v. Wing Chin, M.D., Iss. 7, July 2001, p5
Ca. AG settles civil action against Sun, Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p19
California releases first report in ‘surprise inspection’ program,
Iss. 4, April 2001, p21
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p6
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A
Norman, Nancy v. Life Care Centers of America Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p5
ELDER RIGHTS
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
EMOTIONAL DISTRESS / MENTAL ANGUISH
Andrews, Dorothy S. v. Hotel Reed Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p19*
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
Givens, Jean, as guardian of the person and estate of Esau Bruce v. Bevery Health
and Rehabilitation Services, Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p4D
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Bergman, Beverly et al. v. Wing Chin, M.D., Iss. 7, July 2001, p5
Gawel, Pat, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Jennie
Murda, et al. v. SunBridge Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p8B
Stauss, Susan, by Guardians Alfred Stauss and Alice Stauss v. Oconomowoc Residential
Programs Inc., d/b/a Homes for Independent Living, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p20*
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
Stauss, Susan, by Guardians Alfred Stauss and Alice Stauss v. Oconomowoc Residential
Programs Inc., d/b/a Homes for Independent Living, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p20*
EMPLOYEE ACTIONS / ISSUES
Alterra Health Care v. Estate of Frances Shelley, Iss. 6, June 2001, p4H; Iss.
7, July 2001, p18*; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p14*; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate of Albert W. Redway,
by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001,
p8D
EQUITABLE RELIEF
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
ESTOPPEL
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
EVIDENCE
Alterra Health Care v. Estate of Frances Shelley, Iss. 7, July 2001, p18*
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al. v. Rugenia A. Meeks,
as personal representative of the Estate of Mary Meeks Young, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p11*
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
Corley, Robert N., Individually and as executor of the estateof Vera M. Corley,
deceased v. Rosewood Care Center Inc. of Peoria, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p10A
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A
In Re: Diversicare General Partner, Iss. 6, June 2001, p5*
Ex parte Elba General Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p13*
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
Hayward, Alfred S., Personal Representative of the Estae of Delbert Lewis Hayward
v. Valley Vista Care Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p16C
Jenkins, Evelyn et al. v. Mangano Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p12*
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A
Long Term Care Foundation Inc., et al. v. Winifred W. Martin, et al., Iss. 4,
April 2001, p15B
Lorber, Agnes etc. v. Prospect Park Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Martin, Edward et al. v. Heritage Manor South, et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p5A
Mendoza, Gloria, individually and on behalf of the estate of her husband Leopoldo
Mendoza, et al. v. Daughters of Charity Health Services of Austin, d/b/a Steon
Home Care, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p16E
Mitchell, Emma v. Altercare Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p12*
Morton, Richard, as Independent Adminsitrator for the Estate of William R. Morton
v. Madison County Nursing Home Auxiliary, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p14*
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Nelson, Gerald H., as executor of the estate of Orice Nelson v. Elba General
Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p17C
Oak Lawn Pavilion Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services,
et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p22*
Pinehurst Convalescent Center [Beverly Enterprises—FLA Inc. d/b/a Beverly
Gulf Coast—Florida] v. Agency for Health Care Administration, Iss. 12,
Dec. 2001, p18*
Prairie, Robin, special administratrix of the estate of Anna Prairie v. Snow
Valley Health Resources Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p3B
Regions Bank & Trust v. Stone County Skilled Nursing Facility Inc., Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p16*
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
Whittington, Richard v. Dr. Prakash Kudlapur, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p18*
EVIDENCE ADMISSIBILITY
Long Term Care Foundation Inc., et al. v. Winifred W. Martin, et al., Iss. 4,
April 2001, p15B
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
EXHIBITS
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al. v. Rugenia A. Meeks,
as personal representative of the Estate of Mary Meeks Young, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p11*
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
EX PARTE CONTACT
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
EXPERT EXPENSES
Rolland, Loretta et al. v. Argeo Paul Cellucci, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001,
p13*
EXPERT REPORT
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
EXPERT TESTIMONY
Beauvais, George et al. v. Connecticut Subaccute Corp. of Waterbury, Iss. 1,
Jan. 2001, p16*
Bergman, Beverly et al. v. Wing Chin, M.D., Iss. 7, July 2001, p5
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C
May, William B. Jr., individually, as representative of all wrongful death beneficiaries,
and as representative and legal heir of the estate of Kate May, deceased v.
Diamond Care Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p6
Mendoza, Gloria, individually and on behalf of the estate of her husband Leopoldo
Mendoza, et al. v. Daughters of Charity Health Services of Austin, d/b/a Steon
Home Care, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p16E
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
Terry, Rachel, as administratrix of the estate of Rachel Hayes, et al. v. Clinton
Health & Rehab Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p11*
Whittington, Richard v. Dr. Prakash Kudlapur, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p18*
EXPERT WITNESSES
Berger, John A. M.D.
Norman, Nancy v. Life Care Centers of America Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p5
Britt, Judith RN
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
Cox, Dr. James
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Dion, Nancy R.N.
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C
Fisher, Dorothy RN
Norman, Nancy v. Life Care Centers of America Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p5
Frederick, Suzanne MSN, RNC
Lavalis, Phillips, Individually and as Representative of the estate of Rose
Bonton, et al. v. Copperas Cove LLC, d/b/a Hill Country Rehabilitation and nursing
Center, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p3
Gowitt, Dr. Gerald
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
Juneau, Bonnie Ph.D., R.N., G.N.P.
Lavalis, Phillips, Individually and as Representative of the estate of Rose
Bonton, et al. v. Copperas Cove LLC, d/b/a Hill Country Rehabilitation and nursing
Center, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p3
Licata, Joyce RN
Norman, Nancy v. Life Care Centers of America Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p5
Locatell, Kathryn L. M.D.
Lavalis, Phillips, Individually and as Representative of the estate of Rose
Bonton, et al. v. Copperas Cove LLC, d/b/a Hill Country Rehabilitation and nursing
Center, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p3
Michlin, Bernard A. M.D.
Norman, Nancy v. Life Care Centers of America Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p5
Potter, Dr. Robert
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C
Smith, David A. M.D.
Lavalis, Phillips, Individually and as Representative of the estate of Rose
Bonton, et al. v. Copperas Cove LLC, d/b/a Hill Country Rehabilitation and nursing
Center, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p3
Vrionis, Dr. Frank
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
Weinberg, Dr. Andrew
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C
Zuffoletto, Roselle RN
Norman, Nancy v. Life Care Centers of America Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p5
FAILURE to DIAGNOSE / TREAT
May, William B. Jr., individually, as representative of all wrongful death beneficiaries,
and as representative and legal heir of the estate of Kate May, deceased v.
Diamond Care Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p6
Stennett, Brenda Gail, individually and as representative of the estate of Charlie
Work, et al. v. Lynnhaven IX d/b/a Twin Oaks Convalescent Center, et al., Iss.
3, March 2001, p20
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
FAILURE to EXERCISE ORDINARY CARE
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
FAILURE to FOLLOW PROCEDURES /
PROTOCOL / REGULATIONS
Mitchell, Emma v. Altercare Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p12*
Nelson, Gerald H., as executor of the estate of Orice Nelson v. Elba General
Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p17C
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
FAILURE to INVESTIGATE
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Costa, Arthur v. Department of Public Health, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p8*
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
Stevens, Sue, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hubert Raymond Thomas v. Integrated
Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p12*
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
FAILURE to MONITOR
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C; Iss. 6, June 2001, p14
Prairie, Robin, special administratrix of the estate of Anna Prairie v. Snow
Valley Health Resources Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p3B
FAILURE to PROVIDE ADEQUATE
HEALTH CARE / MEDICAL SERVICES
California v. Rocky R. Lemmon, et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p3*
Coe, Donald, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Coreaner Coe, deceased
v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001,
p16*
Estate of Florence Silverman Aptekman, et al. v. City of Philadelphia, et al.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p6C
Florida Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v.
Reed B. Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p6*; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p8*; Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p12
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Nelson, Gerald H., as executor of the estate of Orice Nelson v. Elba General
Hospital and Nursing Home Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p17C
Preston, John L., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Myrtha Preston,
deceased v. Health Care and Retirement Corp. of America, authorized to operate
Heartland Health Care Center/Lauderhill, Is. 4, April 2001, p14*
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
Somberg, Reed, as personal representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis v. Florida
Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach, Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p15*
State of Texas v. Salem Nursing and Rehab Center of Pineland Inc., d/b/a Pineland
Health and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4C
Stevens, Sue, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hubert Raymond Thomas v. Integrated
Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p12*
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
FAILURE to PROTECT
Beauvais, George et al. v. Connecticut Subaccute Corp. of Waterbury, Iss. 1,
Jan. 2001, p16*
FAILURE to RENDER CARE
in a TIMELY FASHION
Mitchell, Emma v. Altercare Inc., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p12*
FAILURE to SUPERVISE
Beauvais, George et al. v. Connecticut Subaccute Corp. of Waterbury, Iss. 1,
Jan. 2001, p16*
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Stauss, Susan, by Guardians Alfred Stauss and Alice Stauss v. Oconomowoc Residential
Programs Inc., d/b/a Homes for Independent Living, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p20*
Stevens, Sue, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hubert Raymond Thomas v. Integrated
Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p12*
FAILURE to WARN
Negligent Failure to Warn
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
FALSE IMPRISONMENT
Hayward, Alfred S., Personal Representative of the Estae of Delbert Lewis Hayward
v. Valley Vista Care Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p16C
FILIATION
Jenkins, Evelyn et al. v. Mangano Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p12*
FINANCIAL LIABILITY
Connor, William et al. v. Halifax Hospital Medical Center, et al., Iss. 3, March
2001, p14C
FINANCIAL RECOVERY
Alterra Health Care Corp., et al. v. Estate of Frances Shelley, by and through
Mark S. Mitchell, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Connor, William et al. v. Halifax Hospital Medical Center, et al., Iss. 3, March
2001, p14C
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate
of Albert W. Redway, by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative,
Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased, Iss. 7, July 2001, p9;
Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p8*
FINES
N.Y. governor proposes long-term care reforms, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p11
Pinehurst Convalescent Center [Beverly Enterprises—FLA Inc. d/b/a Beverly
Gulf Coast—Florida] v. Agency for Health Care Administration, Iss. 12,
Dec. 2001, p18*
FORESEEABLE HARM
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
Stauss, Susan, by Guardians Alfred Stauss and Alice Stauss v. Oconomowoc Residential
Programs Inc., d/b/a Homes for Independent Living, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p20*
FRAUD
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
Corley, Robert N., Individually and as executor of the estateof Vera M. Corley,
deceased v. Rosewood Care Center Inc. of Peoria, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p10A
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Foundation Aiding the Elderly, et al. v. Horizon West Inc., et al., Iss. 9,
Sept. 2001, p15C
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
FRAUDULENT CONCEALMENT
Gawel, Pat, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Jennie
Murda, et al. v. SunBridge Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p8B
FUNERAL EXPENSES
Columbia Hospital Corp. of Houston d/b/a Columbia Bellaire Medical Center v.
Jesse Moore, et al., individually and as representative of the estate of Katherine
Moore, deceased, Iss. 3, March 2001, p8D
GOOD FAITH
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
GOOD FAITH CERTIFICATE
Beauvais, George et al. v. Connecticut Subaccute Corp. of Waterbury, Iss. 1,
Jan. 2001, p16*
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Florida governor signs bill limiting punitive damages in home cases, Iss. 5,
May 2001, p21
GROUP HOME
Stauss, Susan, by Guardians Alfred Stauss and Alice Stauss v. Oconomowoc Residential
Programs Inc., d/b/a Homes for Independent Living, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p20*
HEALTH INSURER LIABILITY
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO)
Estate of Florence Silverman Aptekman, et al. v. City of Philadelphia, et al.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p6C
HEARSAY
Long Term Care Foundation Inc., et al. v. Winifred W. Martin, et al., Iss. 4,
April 2001, p15B
HOME HEALTH AGENCY
Interim Healthcare of Fort Wayne Inc. v. Kimberly Moyer, by her next friend
Karen Moyer, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p13C
HOSPICE
Connor, William et al. v. Halifax Hospital Medical Center, et al., Iss. 3, March
2001, p14C
HUMILIATION
Givens, Jean, as guardian of the person and estate of Esau Bruce v. Bevery Health
and Rehabilitation Services, Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p4D
IMMUNITY
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
IMPROPER / INADEQUATE CARE
Coe, Donald, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Coreaner Coe, deceased
v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001,
p16*
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
May, William B. Jr., individually, as representative of all wrongful death beneficiaries,
and as representative and legal heir of the estate of Kate May, deceased v.
Diamond Care Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p6
INDICTMENT
The People of the State of New York v. Lawrence Friedman, et al., Iss. 5, May
2001, p20*
INFRINGEMENT of RIGHTS
Alterra Health Care Corp., et al. v. Estate of Frances Shelley, by and through
Mark S. Mitchell, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
Florida Convalescent Centers, etc. v. Reed Somberg, et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p12
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate of Albert W. Redway,
by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001,
p8D
Knowles, Maggie, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gladstone Knowles,
deceased v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida, Inc., d/b/a Beverly Gulf Coast—Florida
Inc., d/b/a Washington Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Iss. 7,
July 2001, p6*
Napolitano, Maria v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida Inc., et al., Iss. 7,
July 2001, p13A,B*
Somberg, Reed, as personal representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis v. Florida
Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach, Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p15*
INJUNCTION / INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Haynes, Ruth W., by and through Nancy Bush, et al. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Puma, Joanna v. Saint Mary Home, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p16*
Rolland, Loretta et al. v. Argeo Paul Cellucci, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001,
p13*
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
Wilson, Jo Ann, as next friend of Faye Sellers v. Mariner Health Care of Nashville
Inc., d/b/a Mariner Health of Fort Worth, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p5A
IN PARI MATERIA
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9
INSPECTION / INSPECTION REPORTS
California releases first report in ‘surprise inspection’ program,
Iss. 4, April 2001, p21
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
Oklahoma v. Thomason, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p13F
State of Texas v. Park Plaza Nursing Center Inc., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4B
State of Texas v. Salem Nursing and Rehab Center of Pineland Inc., d/b/a Pineland
Health and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4C
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
INSURANCE ISSUES
Bad Faith
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Cancellation
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Casualty Policy
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Comprehensive General Liability Policy
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Kansas City Home Care Inc., et al.,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p10*
Contingency Agreements
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Coverage Issues
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss.
10, Oct. 2001, p14E
HealthSouth Corp., et al. v. Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 6,
June 2001, p11F,G
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Kansas City Home Care Inc., et al.,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p10*
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
Covered Claims
Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co. v. Horizon/CMS Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss.
10, Oct. 2001, p14E
Deductible
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Denial of Coverage / Benefits
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Haynes, Ruth W., by and through Nancy Bush, et al. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Denial of Benefits
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Excess General Liability
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
General Liability
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Health Care Liability Coverage
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
Incontestability Clause
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Indemnification
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Gavignan, Marcella v. Country Manor Health Care Center, Iss. 4, April 2001,
p17*
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Kansas City Home Care Inc., et al.,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p10*
Insurance Contract Issues
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Scottsdale Insurance Co. v. Ruth W. Hayes, etc., et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p19*; Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p6*
Joint Underwriting Association (JUA)
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
Liability Insurance / Coverage
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Dixon, Hazel, individually, as representative of all wrongful death beneficiaries,
and as representative and legal heir of the estate of Earl Dixon, deceased v.
South Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p6
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida gov. makes budget, policy recommendations for nursing home reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p10
Haynes, Ruth W., by and through Nancy Bush, et al. v. Scottsdale Insurance Co.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p8A,B
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
Long-Term Care Insurance
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Malpractice Insurance
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A
Medical Incident
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
Occurrence
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Simmons, Bobby A., individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Jewel
S. Simmons, et al. v. Healtcare Centers of Texas Inc., d/b/a Red River Healthcare
Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p7*
Policy Limits
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
Policy Renewal
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Policy Rescission
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Premiums
Carrington, Harold J. et al. v. John Hancock Life Insurance Co., et al., Iss.
7, July 2001, p22*
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Primary Insurance Coverage
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
Professional Health Care Facility Liability Insurance
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
Reduction of Risk
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
Risk Management
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
Social Service Organization Professional Liability
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Kansas City Home Care Inc., et al.,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p10*
Trigger
Forte, Jennipher, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Jeffrey Barcus
v. Connerwood Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Anderson Healthcare Center, et al., Iss.
5, May 2001, p15A
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
INTENTIONAL ACTS / CONDUCT
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
INTENTIONAL TORT
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
11, Nov. 2001, p6
INTERVENTION
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p4D,E
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
INVESTIGATORY REQUIREMENT
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. Pauline Lang-Redway, personal
representative of the estate of Albert W. Redway, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p24B
INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
Michigan AG files manslaughter charges against nursing homes, Iss. 10, Oct.
2001, p20
JOINDER
Morton, Richard, as Independent Administrator for the Estate of William R. Morton
v. Madison County Nursing Home Auxiliary, et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p18*
JOINT and SEVERAL LIABILITY
Columbia Hospital Corp. of Houston d/b/a Columbia Bellaire Medical Center v.
Jesse Moore, et al., individually and as representative of the estate of Katherine
Moore, deceased, Iss. 3, March 2001, p8D
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
JUDGMENT
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 3, March 2001, p10
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p4D,E; Iss. 3, March
2001, p3E*
HealthSouth Corp., et al. v. Gulf Underwriters Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 6,
June 2001, p11F,G
Knowles, Maggie, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gladstone Knowles,
deceased v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida, Inc., d/b/a Beverly Gulf Coast—
Florida Inc., d/b/a Washington Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p6*
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
Long Term Care Foundation Inc., et al. v. Winifred W. Martin, et al., Iss. 4,
April 2001, p15B
In Re: Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Martin, Edward et al. v. Heritage Manor South, et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p5A
Royal Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Mariner Health Group Inc., et al., Iss.
9, Sept. 2001, p4A
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
Stauss, Susan, by Guardians Alfred Stauss and Alice Stauss v. Oconomowoc Residential
Programs Inc., d/b/a Homes for Independent Living, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p20*
Stevens, Sue, as Administratrix of the Estate of Hubert Raymond Thomas v. Integrated
Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p12*
Terry, Rachel, as administratrix of the estate of Rachel Hayes, et al. v. Clinton
Health & Rehab Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p11*
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Yamin, James A., as Administrator of the Estate of Emilie Yamin, deceased v.
Ashok Baghel, et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p20*
JUDGMENT NOTWITHSTANDING
the VERDICT (JNOV)
Martin, Edward et al. v. Heritage Manor South, et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p5A
McCorkle, Charles et al. v. Colonial Care Center, et al., Iss. 23, Feb. 2001,
p5
Norman, Nancy v. Life Care Centers of America Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec. 2001,
p5
JURISDICTION
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
Coulter, Dolores, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Marguerite D.
Whitaker v. Haven Nursing Home, Iss. 4, April 2001, p8*
Foundation Aiding the Elderly, et al. v. Horizon West Inc., et al., Iss. 9,
Sept. 2001, p15C
Hayward, Alfred S., Personal Representative of the Estae of Delbert Lewis Hayward
v. Valley Vista Care Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p16C
Puma, Joanna v. Saint Mary Home, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p16*
Discretionary Jurisdiction
Alterra Health Care Corp., et al. v. Estate of Frances Shelley, by and through
Mark S. Mitchell, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate of Albert W. Redway,
by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001,
p8D
Diversity Jurisdiction
Napolitano, Maria v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida Inc., et al., Iss. 7,
July 2001, p13A,B*
Terry, Rachel, as administratrix of the estate of Rachel Hayes, et al. v. Clinton
Health & Rehab Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p11*
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Andrews, Dorothy S. v. Hotel Reed Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p19*
JURISDICTIONAL CONFLICT of INTEREST
Alterra Health Care v. Estateof Frances Shelley, Iss. 7, July 2001, p18*; Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p14*
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p6*
Napolitano, Maria v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida Inc., et al., Iss. 7,
July 2001, p13A,B*
JURY INSTRUCTIONS
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C; Iss. 6, June 2001, p14
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
LEGISLATION, FEDERAL
Americans With Disabilities Act
Schumacher, Charles, as personal representative for the Estate of Maria Schumacher
v. John and Delores Williams, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p9B
Civil Rights Act
Schumacher, Charles, as personal representative for the Estate of Maria Schumacher
v. John and Delores Williams, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p9B
False Claims Act
Foundation Aiding the Elderly, et al. v. Horizon West Inc., et al., Iss. 9,
Sept. 2001, p15C
Medical Liability Act of 1975
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
Medical Liability Act of 1987
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
Medical Liability Act of 1996
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
Nursing Home Quality Protection Act of 2001
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
Nursing Home Reform Act
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt
Organizations Act (RICO)
Connor, William et al. v. Halifax Hospital Medical Center, et al., Iss. 3, March
2001, p14C
Corley, Robert N., Individually and as executor of the estateof Vera M. Corley,
deceased v. Rosewood Care Center Inc. of Peoria, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p10A
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Schumacher, Charles, as personal representative for the Estate of Maria Schumacher
v. John and Delores Williams, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p9B
LEGISLATION, NEW / BILLS
Arkansas legislature debating caps on nursing home liability, Iss. 3, March
2001, p21
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
Florida governor signs bill limiting punitive damages in home cases, Iss. 5,
May 2001, p21
La. lawmakers seek to limit limitations period, give aides med mal protection,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p23
Louisiana legislature debating series of bills intended to limit nursing home
suits, Iss. 4, April 2001, p20
N.Y. governor proposes long-term care reforms, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p11
LEGISLATION, STATE
Alabama
Medical Liability Act of 1997
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
Alabama Wrongful Death Act
Estate of Dolly Palmer, through its administrator, Gregory Palmer v. South Alabama
Nursing Homes, d/b/a Beverly Healthcare—Mobile, Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p4
Arkansas
Arkansas Medical Malpractice Act
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
California
Brown-Lockyer Civil Liability Reform Act
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p6
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A
Elder Abuse Act
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p6
Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County [Peggy
Smith, etc.], Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p16*
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A
Medical Malpractice Act
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C
Nursing Home Act
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C
Colorado
Colorado Consumer Protection Act
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
Connecticut
Connecticut Unfair Business Practices Act
Puma, Joanna v. Saint Mary Home, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p16*
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
Florida
Florida Civil Justice Reform Act of 1999
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida Medical Malpractice Act
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
6, June 2001, p14
Preston, John L., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Myrtha Preston,
deceased v. Health Care and Retirement Corp. of America, authorized to operate
Heartland Health Care Center/Lauderhill, Iss. 4, April 2001, p14*
Florida Medical Malpractice Reform Act
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate of Albert W. Redway,
by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative, Iss. 7, July 2001,
p16D
Florida Nursing Home Reform Act
Coe, Donald, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Coreaner Coe, deceased
v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001,
p16*
Florida Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v.
Reed B. Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p8*
Knowles, Maggie, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gladstone Knowles,
deceased v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida, Inc., d/b/a Beverly Gulf Coast—Florida
Inc., d/b/a Washington Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Iss. 7,
July 2001, p6*
Preston, John L., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Myrtha Preston,
deceased v. Health Care and Retirement Corp. of America, authorized to operate
Heartland Health Care Center/Lauderhill, Iss. 4, April 2001, p14*
Florida Wrongful Death Act
Coe, Donald, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Coreaner Coe, deceased
v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001,
p16*
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
Florida Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v.
Reed B. Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p6*; Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p12
Somberg, Reed, as personal representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis v. Florida
Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach, Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p15*
Illinois
Illinois Nursing Home Act
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
Illinois Wrongful Death and Survival Act
Morton, Richard, as Independent Administrator for the Estate of William R. Morton
v. Madison County Nursing Home Auxiliary, et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p18*;
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p14*
Indiana
Indiana Child Wrongful Death Act
Forte, Jennipher, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Jeffrey Barcus
v. Connerwood Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Anderson Healthcare Center, et al., Iss.
5, May 2001, p15A
Louisiana
Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act
Louisiana legislature debating series of bills intended to limit nursing home
suits, Iss. 4, April 2001, p20
Massachusetts
Tort Claims Act
Costa, Arthur v. Department of Public Health, et al., Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p8*
New Mexico
Resident Abuse and Neglect Act
Gawel, Pat, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Jennie
Murda, et al. v. SunBridge Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p8B
Tannoya, Rolando et al. v. Magellan Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 2, Feb.
2001, p11A
New York
Nursing Home Quality Improvement Act
N.Y. governor proposes long-term care reforms, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p11
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Medicaid Program Integrity Act
Oklahoma v. Thomason, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p13F
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Act
Estate of Florence Silverman Aptekman, et al. v. City of Philadelphia, et al.,
Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p6C
Mosser, Carol A., as Executrix of the Estate of Florence Mosser, deceased v.
Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center, et al., Iss. 1, Jan.
2001, p3A
Tennessee
Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act
Limbaugh, Eddie Brown, Executor of the Estate of Emma Ruth Limbaugh v. Coffee
Medical Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p4F
Texas
Long-Term Care Facility Improvement Act
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
Rights of the Elderly Act
In Re: Diversicare General Partner, Iss. 6, June 2001, p5*
Texas Medical Liability and
Insurance Improvement Act
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
Columbia Hospital Corp. of Houston d/b/a Columbia Bellaire Medical Center v.
Jesse Moore, et al., individually and as representative of the estate of Katherine
Moore, deceased, Iss. 3, March 2001, p8D
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Simmons, Bobby A., individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Jewel
S. Simmons, et al. v. Healtcare Centers of Texas Inc., d/b/a Red River Healthcare
Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p7*
West Oaks Hospital Inc., d/b/a West Oaks Hospital v. Arthur Jones, individually
and as administrator of the estate of Lee Forbes Jones, Iss. 3, March 2001,
p4B
Texas Wrongful Death Act
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
Napolitano, Maria v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida Inc., et al., Iss. 7,
July 2001, p13A,B*
LEGISLATIVE INTENT
The Estate of Edna Vlad, by and through Siri Vlad v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation
Services Inc., et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p14C*
National Healthcare Limited Partnership, authorized to operate National Healthcare
Center of Hudson v. Judith Ann Close, as Personal Representative of the Estate
of John F. Cascio, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p18*
Peskin, Susan, sponsor and attorney-in-fact for Helen Goldsmith v. Seasons Health
Care LP, d/b/a Seasons Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p15B
LIABILITY
General Liability
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
Professional Liability
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
LIABILITY EXPOSURE
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
LICENSE / LICENSEE ISSUES
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Peskin, Susan, sponsor and attorney-in-fact for Helen Goldsmith v. Seasons Health
Care LP, d/b/a Seasons Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p15B
Scott, Wanda Cary v. Ashland Healthcare Center Inc., et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p20C
State of Texas v. Park Plaza Nursing Center Inc., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p4B
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
LIMITED LIABILITY
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
LITIGATION REFORM
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
LONG-TERM CARE / FACILITIES
Alterra Health Care v. Estate of Frances Shelley, Iss. 7, July 2001, p18*
Arkansas legislature debating caps on nursing home liability, Iss. 3, March
2001, p21
Beverly Enterprises selling Florida operations due to increase in liability
costs, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p21
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida governor signs bill limiting punitive damages in home cases, Iss. 5,
May 2001, p21
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
Hospitality House Inc., et al. v. Don A. Gilbert, Commissioner of the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission, et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p18A
Knowles, Maggie, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Gladstone Knowles,
deceased v. Beverly Enterprises—Florida, Inc., d/b/a Beverly Gulf Coast—Florida
Inc., d/b/a Washington Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Iss. 7,
July 2001, p6*
Mich. ombudsman program to be run by ELM Inc., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p20
Oak Lawn Pavilion Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services,
et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p22*
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
LONG-TERM CARE REFORM
Florida gov. makes budget, policy recommendations for nursing home reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p10
N.Y. governor proposes long-term care reforms, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p11
LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
LOSS of COMPANIONSHIP
Columbia Hospital Corp. of Houston d/b/a Columbia Bellaire Medical Center v.
Jesse Moore, et al., individually and as representative of the estate of Katherine
Moore, deceased, Iss. 3, March 2001, p8D
LOSS of CONSORTIUM
Columbia Hospital Corp. of Houston d/b/a Columbia Bellaire Medical Center v.
Jesse Moore, et al., individually and as representative of the estate of Katherine
Moore, deceased, Iss. 3, March 2001, p8D
Forte, Jennipher, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Jeffrey Barcus
v. Connerwood Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Anderson Healthcare Center, et al., Iss.
5, May 2001, p15A
Gawel, Pat, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Jennie
Murda, et al. v. SunBridge Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p8B
LOSS of DIGNITY
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
LOSS of SERVICES
Forte, Jennipher, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Jeffrey Barcus
v. Connerwood Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Anderson Healthcare Center, et al., Iss.
5, May 2001, p15A
LOST REVENUE
Oak Lawn Pavilion Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services,
et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p22*
MALICE / ACTUAL MALICE
The Corinthian, d/b/a Corinthian Skilled Nursing Center v. Hartford Fire Insurance
Co., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p8B
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p3E*
MALPRACTICE
Hayward, Alfred S., Personal Representative of the Estae of Delbert Lewis Hayward
v. Valley Vista Care Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p16C
Louisiana legislature debating series of bills intended to limit nursing home
suits, Iss. 4, April 2001, p20
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION LIABILITY
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
MARKETING
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 3, March 2001, p10;
Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Corley, Robert N., Individually and as executor of the estateof Vera M. Corley,
deceased v. Rosewood Care Center Inc. of Peoria, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p10A
MASTER-SERVANT LIABILITY, THEORY of
Regions Bank & Trust v. Stone County Skilled Nursing Facility Inc., Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p16*
MEDIATION
Coulter, Dolores, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Marguerite D.
Whitaker v. Haven Nursing Home, Iss. 4, April 2001, p8*
Fattal, Silva and George et al. v. Dequina Homes, et al., Iss. 7, July 2001,
p6
Fuqua, Cecil, as Executor of the Estate of Wyvonne Fuqua v. Horizon CMS Health
f/k/a Horizon Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p6*
MEDICAID
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
Corley, Robert N., Individually and as executor of the estateof Vera M. Corley,
deceased v. Rosewood Care Center Inc. of Peoria, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p10A
Foundation Aiding the Elderly, et al. v. Horizon West Inc., et al., Iss. 9,
Sept. 2001, p15C
Hospitality House Inc., et al. v. Don A. Gilbert, Commissioner of the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission, et al., Iss. 3, March 2001, p18A
Oak Lawn Pavilion Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services,
et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p22*
Oklahoma v. Thomason, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p13F
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
Trumbauer, Pamela et al. v. Karen Freeman-Wilson, et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p5*
MEDICAL EXPENSES
Columbia Hospital Corp. of Houston d/b/a Columbia Bellaire Medical Center v.
Jesse Moore, et al., individually and as representative of the estate of Katherine
Moore, deceased, Iss. 3, March 2001, p8D
Givens, Jean, as guardian of the person and estate of Esau Bruce v. Bevery Health
and Rehabilitation Services, Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p4D
McBride, Susan, as Guardian and Personal Representative of Evelyn Marie Panter
v. Beverly Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p6A,B
Short, Katherine v. Plantation Management Corp., d/b/a Golden Age Nursing Home,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p14C
Ward, Hilda L., by and through her attorney-in-fact Ed Ward v. Vencor Inc.,
d/b/a Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Huntsville, et al., Iss. 6, June
2001, p13C,D,E
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County [Peggy
Smith, etc.], Iss. 12, Dec. 2001, p16*
Alterra Health Care Corp., et al. v. Estate of Frances Shelley, by and through
Mark S. Mitchell, Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
Beauvais, George et al. v. Connecticut Subaccute Corp. of Waterbury, Iss. 1,
Jan. 2001, p16*
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A
Eads, Betty Lou v. Heritage Enterprises Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p11D
Florida Convalescent Centers Inc., d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v.
Reed B. Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p6*
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Integrated Health Care Services Inc., et al. v. The Estate of Albert W. Redway,
by and through Pauline Lang-Redway, Personal Representative, Iss. 7, July 2001,
p16D; Iss. 1, Nov. 2001, p8D
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A
La. lawmakers seek to limit limitations period, give aides med mal protection,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p23
Medeiros, Edward J. et al. v. Woburn Nursing Center, et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001,
p18*
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Mendoza, Gloria, individually and on behalf of the estate of her husband Leopoldo
Mendoza, et al. v. Daughters of Charity Health Services of Austin, d/b/a Steon
Home Care, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p16E
Preston, John L., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Myrtha Preston,
deceased v. Health Care and Retirement Corp. of America, authorized to operate
Heartland Health Care Center/Lauderhill, Iss. 4, April 2001, p14*
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
Terry, Rachel, as administratrix of the estate of Rachel Hayes, et al. v. Clinton
Health & Rehab Center, et al., Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p11*
Whittington, Richard v. Dr. Prakash Kudlapur, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p18*
Yamin, James A., as Administrator of the Estate of Emilie Yamin, deceased v.
Ashok Baghel, et al., Iss. 7, July 2001, p20*
MEDICARE
Beverly Enterprises selling Florida operations due to increase in liability
costs, Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p21
Congressional report shows significant inrease in reports of abuse in nursing
homes, Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p22
Florida long-term care task force can’t agree on litigation reform, Iss.
1, Jan. 2001, p6
Foundation Aiding the Elderly, et al. v. Horizon West Inc., et al., Iss. 9,
Sept. 2001, p15C
Oak Lawn Pavilion Inc. v. United States Department of Health and Human Services,
et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p22*
Peskin, Susan, sponsor and attorney-in-fact for Helen Goldsmith v. Seasons Health
Care LP, d/b/a Seasons Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 6, June 2001, p15B
Study: Long-term care costs rising due to significant increase in claims activity,
Iss. 2, Feb. 2001, p20
Texas legislature creates a $75M bond program to pay for nursing home insurance,
Iss. 5, May 2001, p22
MISCONDUCT / WILLFUL MISCONDUCT
American Transitional Care Centers of Texas Inc. d/b/a American Transitional
Hospital v. Teofilo Palacios, individually and a/n/f of Gloria Janeth Palacios
and Rocio Daniela Palacios, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3D
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
Cooper Industries Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group Inc., Iss. 5, May 2001, p17*
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
6, June 2001, p7A; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p6
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
Florida governor signs bill limiting punitive damages in home cases, Iss. 5,
May 2001, p21
Kane, Dennis et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss. 6, June
2001, p7A
Intentional Misconduct
Florida elderly policy center provides overview of state of nursing home litigation,
Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p8
MISREPRESENTATION
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
Corley, Robert N., Individually and as executor of the estateof Vera M. Corley,
deceased v. Rosewood Care Center Inc. of Peoria, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001,
p10A
Foundation Aiding the Elderly, et al. v. Horizon West Inc., et al., Iss. 9,
Sept. 2001, p15C
Gordon, Flossie P., Guardian and Conservator of Jenell Y. Gordon v. Sentara
Health Management Inc., et al., Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p3E
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
Swan, Ila et al. v. ManorCare of America Inc., et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p3F
Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Whitehall Convalescent & Nursing Home Inc.,
et al., Iss. 4, April 2001, p12*
Interim Healthcare of Fort Wayne Inc. v. Kimberly Moyer, by her next friend
Karen Moyer, et al., Iss. 5, May 2001, p13C
Negligent Misrepresentation
Pack, Donna et al. v. Crossroads Inc., a/k/a Way of the Cross Inc., d/b/a Watson
Memorial Nursing Home, et al., Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p3D
Smith, Christine, Administratrix of the Estate of Lucia Kennedy v. Hillcreat
Healthcare Inc., d/b/a Hillcrest Healthcare Center, Iss. 9, Sept. 2001, p9*
Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Solomon Health Services LLC; OCRC Inc., a/k/a
O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation Inc., et al., Iss. 4, April 2001,
p11D
MISTREATMENT
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
NEGLIGENCE
Alterra Health Care v. Estate of Frances Shelley, Iss. 6, June 2001, p4H; Iss.
8, Aug. 2001, p14*; Iss. 11, Nov. 2001, p8D
Beauvais, George et al. v. Connecticut Subaccute Corp. of Waterbury, Iss. 1,
Jan. 2001, p16*
Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al. v. Rugenia A. Meeks,
as personal representative of the Estate of Mary Meeks Young, Iss. 1, Jan. 2001,
p11*
Caron, Lenny S., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Blanche Caron v.
Richmond Healthcare Inc. d/b/a Sunrise Health & Rehabilitation Center, Iss.
4, April 2001, p3C; Iss. 6, June 2001, p14
Castellanos, Manuel, by and through his successorin interest Mary Castellanos,
et al. v. Sun Health Care Inc., et al., Iss. 10, Oct. 2001, p8*
Coe, Donald, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Coreaner Coe, deceased
v. Beverly Health and Rehabilitation Services Inc., et al., Iss. 3, March 2001,
p16*
Convalescent Centers Inc. d/b/a Palm Garden of North Miami Beach v. Reed B.
Somberg, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Irving Ellis, deceased,
Iss. 7, July 2001, p9; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p6*; Iss. 8, Aug. 2001, p8*
Eldridge, Elvedia v. Integrated Health Services Inc., et al., Iss. 12, Dec.
2001, p18*
Ex parte Coosa Valley Health Care Inc. [Re: S.W. Roper v. Coosa Valley Health
Care Inc., d/b/a Coosa Valley Health Care, et al.], Iss. 1, Jan. 2001, p25*
Covenant Care Inc., et al. v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Iss.
11, Nov. 2001, p6
Costa, Arthur v. Department of Public Health