Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Barbara Ouimette was admitted to Rosewood Care Center of St. Charles. At the time, she was at high risk for skin breakdown and she required assistance with activities of daily living. Over the next several years, she experienced significant weight loss and developed a right buttock wound and pressure sores on her coccyx and sacrum. Despite wound care, she later died.

Ouimette’s estate sued the facility’s owner and operator, alleging failure to assess Ouimette’s skin condition, provide proper nutrition, and ensure proper staffing at the facility.

The parties settled for $90,000.

Citation: Adams v. Bravo Care of St. Charles, Inc., No. 2018L000513 (Ill. Cir. Ct. Kane Cnty. Jan. 23, 2024).

Plaintiff counsel: Jonathan W. Young, Chicago.