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Convicted Sex Offender Pulls From His Old Bag Of Tricks While Assaulting Elderly Nursing Home Patient

Another convicted sex offender has acted out in a nursing home setting by assaulting another patient at the facility where he resides.  This incident reportedly occurred at Golden Living Center in Oakmont, PA. Staff at the nursing home noticed Russell Gary Dettlinger fondling a female dementia patient at the facility in a common area used for watching television.   Mr. Dettlinger was immediately removed from the facility and charged with aggravated indecent assault  and indecent assault.  This is not a random act for Mr. Dettlinger as he was convicted of sexually assaulting a child in 1993. Despite the wrinkles... More

Lawsuit Alleges CNA At A Golen Living Center Sexually Abused Paralyzed Patient

A recently filed lawsuit against Golden Living Centers in Merrillville, IN alleges that a CNA at the facility entered the room of a paralyzed stroke patient, took his clothes off and fondled the man against his will.  The CNA identified as, Ismael Golden, also faces criminal charges related to the alleged sexual abuse.  In addition to this incident, Mr. Golden is also accused of sexually assaulting another patient at the Indiana nursing home. Read more about this case of alleged sexual abuse at a Golden Living Center here. Related: Lawsuit Claims That Nursing Home Failed To Intervene In Case Involving... More

CNA Facing Battery Charges After Co-Worker Reports Abuse To Authorities

Karen Buck, a CNA in Muncie, Indiana, is facing Class D felony (abuse of individuals who are physically or mentally disabled) battery charges after allegedly slapping a 94-year-old nursing home resident in the mouth.  The alleged incident took place in June 2, 2007 at the Golden Living Center after the nursing home resident became agitated when Buck began to change the dressings on her feet with open wounds.  The resident was unable to speak due to complications from a stroke.  Authorities were tipped off to this incident following the report from Buck's co-worker who saw the nursing home abuse taking... More

Dehydration Leads To Lawsuit Against Minnesota Nursing Home

Just 20 days after entering the Golden Living Center, 71-year-old Dean Cole lost 20 pounds due to malnutrition and dehydration.  According to Mark Wandersee of the Eldercare Rights Alliance, the nursing home staff is to blame for his rapid deterioration. "He wasn't getting the care he needed for food and water," said Wandersee. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the nursing home alleging Cole's dehydration caused kidney failure and brain damage and ultimately his death. Notes in Cole's medical chart verify that the nursing home staff was aware he was not eating.  The nursing home staff wrote: Resident picks... More
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About Jonathan Rosenfeld

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Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.   Jonathan has represented...

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