A Florida nursing home is facing serious allegations of neglect and abuse. On September 6, 2024, William C. Naulty filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County against Wellington Rehab and Health Center, LLC, doing business as The Luxe at Wellington Rehabilitation Center.
According to the complaint, Elizabeth Naulty, an elderly resident of Palm Beach County, was admitted to The Luxe at Wellington Rehabilitation Center due to her inability to adequately care for herself. During her stay, it is alleged that the staff failed to develop an adequate care plan and properly monitor her condition, leading to the development and deterioration of infections. William C. Naulty is pursuing this action on behalf of Elizabeth Naulty under the authorization provided by Garcia v. Brookwood Extended Care Center of Homestead.
The plaintiff accuses Wellington Rehab and Health Center of violating several provisions under Chapter 400 of Florida Statutes, which sets standards for operating nursing homes. Specifically, it is alleged that the defendant failed to provide adequate healthcare and protective services, prevent mental and physical abuse, comply with regulations set forth by the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, and treat residents with dignity. The lawsuit claims that these failures resulted in significant harm to Elizabeth Naulty, including bodily injury, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of dignity, humiliation, disability, physical impairment, disfigurement, inconvenience, loss of capacity to enjoy life, discomforts such as aggravation of existing diseases or physical defects as well as incurring medical expenses.
The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages exceeding $50,000 for these alleged violations along with prejudgment interest. Additionally, they demand a jury trial on all issues triable by right and reserve the right to amend their complaint to include punitive damages at a later date.
Representing William C. Naulty is Ford Dean & Rotundo P.A., specifically attorney William A. Dean B.C.S., who signed off on the complaint certifying that a good faith investigation into its merits had been conducted.
The Case Number is: 502024CA008512XXXAMB Div: AK.