A harrowing case of alleged neglect and abuse has emerged from a nursing home in Pinellas County, Florida. On February 13, 2025, Antwain Scott filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit against FL The Abbey LLC, doing business as The Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. The lawsuit claims that gross negligence at the facility led to the suffering and eventual death of Flossie E. Williams.
The plaintiff, Antwain Scott, who serves as the personal representative of his late mother Flossie E. Williams' estate, alleges that The Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center failed to provide adequate care for Williams during her stay beginning on February 14, 2023. According to the complaint, Williams was an elderly resident with conditions that made her vulnerable to pressure ulcers, malnutrition, infection, and dehydration. Scott contends that the nursing home's staff did not develop an adequate care plan or properly monitor Williams' condition, leading to severe health deterioration.
The lawsuit details several specific accusations against The Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. It claims that employees neglected to follow doctors' orders or utilize appropriate safety devices to prevent Williams from developing pressure ulcers and other complications. As a result of these alleged failures, Williams suffered significant weight loss, dehydration, infections, and ultimately passed away on December 13, 2024. "The Abbey's negligent acts and omissions directly caused my mother's decline," Scott asserts in the filing.
Scott is seeking compensatory damages under Florida Statute §400 for violations of his mother's rights as a nursing home resident. These rights include receiving adequate healthcare services and being treated with dignity and respect. The complaint accuses The Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of breaching these non-delegable duties through direct liability for their employees' actions or omissions.
In addition to claiming direct liability under Florida law, Scott also argues that The Abbey is vicariously liable for any deprivations or infringements on Williams' rights by individuals under its control. This includes inadequate training and supervision of staff members responsible for providing care at the facility.
The lawsuit seeks various forms of relief from the court including compensation for bodily injury; pain; suffering; mental anguish; medical expenses incurred due to substandard care received at The Abbey Rehabilitation & Nursing Center before her passing away last year after prolonged suffering allegedly caused by negligence committed there according both counts presented within this legal action brought forth today seeking justice behalf deceased loved one whose memory now honored through pursuit accountability those entrusted safeguarding well-being while residing under roof meant serve sanctuary rather source distress endured final days life lived fully until taken too soon because others failed uphold promises made ensure safety comfort peace mind deserved every step way journey shared together family friends alike remembering fondly forevermore cherished moments spent alongside dear departed soul gone but never forgotten always missed dearly heart hearts kept alive spirit enduring 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This case will be presided over by Judge Ken Burke with representation from Mallard & Sharp P.A., led by Vidian C. Mallard Esq., serving as counsel for Antwain Scott in this legal battle against FL-The Abbey LLC d/b/a The Abbey Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Case ID: 25-000678-CI).