In the Circuit Court, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Florida, Carrie Ward, as personal representative of the estate of Irwin Wortman, deceased, filed a lawsuit against Diagnostic Centers of America L.L.P. d/b/a Rayus and Rayus Southeast (Case Number: 502024CA002336XXXAMB Div: AK) on March 13th, 2024. The complaint alleges negligence leading to damages in excess of $50,000.
The plaintiff's counsel argues that Irwin Wortman was a resident of Palm Beach County and sustained injuries due to the negligence of the defendants at their diagnostic imaging facility located in Wellington, Palm Beach County. The incident occurred on June 3rd, 2022.
The suit further details claims for Rochelle Wortman (the decedent’s surviving spouse), Keith Wortman (the decedent’s surviving adult child), and Carrie Ward (the decedent’s surviving adult child). It also includes medical and funeral bills incurred as a result of the death of Irwin Wortman.
The plaintiff seeks judgment for damages exceeding $50,000 exclusive of prejudgment interest and attorney’s fees and costs. The damages include loss of companionship and protection for Rochelle Wortman; loss of support and services for Keith Wortman and Carrie Ward; medical and funeral expenses; and loss of net accumulations had Irwin Wortman not died.