North Port Rehab lawsuits were recently filed alleging negligence and the violation of a resident’s rights under Florida law as well as the failure to pay a travel nurse money due. North Port Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a fictitious name used by a limited liability company that holds the license to operate this North Port nursing home. That company is named North Port Rehab, LLC. This nursing home is located at 6940 Outreach Way, North Port, Florida 34287. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and operates on a for-profit basis. Most recently, a lawsuit was filed against this nursing home by a resident in late 2023. The facility profile maintained by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration may be reviewed here: https://tinyurl.com/43zbnsrr
North Port Rehab Lawsuits Allege Negligence and Failure to Pay a Nurse
A resident filed a lawsuit against North Port Rehab, LLC in late November of 2023. The complaint alleges that the nursing home “failed to render appropriate care, failed to turn, reposition, and use proper wound care prevention measures, failed to follow doctor’s orders,” among other thing.
And, as a result of these alleged negligent acts and omissions, the lawsuit also alleges that she suffered “from the development and / or deterioration of pressures ulcers, falls, UTI’s, malnutrition, dehydration and the drastic decline in her overall physical condition.” Unfortunately, this resident allegedly signed an “arbitration agreement” around the time of her admission to the facility. This north port nursing home has now moved to compel arbitration in the case based on the existence of that arbitration clause. The case remains pending at this time. While the validity of an arbitration clause may be legally challenged, they are often enforced by Florida courts.
When someone signs an arbitration clause, it serves as a waiver of their Constitutional right to file a lawsuit and have a jury decide the case in a courtroom. Instead, with arbitration, the case is typically heard by three lawyers who make the decision instead of a jury. If you or a loved one are presented with an arbitration clause to sign at the time of admission to a nursing home, you should refuse to sign it. Arbitration is voluntary. If you reject arbitration at the time the residency agreement is signed, it will not later apply if a dispute arises. Under federal law, a nursing home cannot deny admission based on the refusal to sign an arbitration agreement.
In yet another recent lawsuit filed against North Port Rehab, LLC, a travel nurse filed a lawsuit seeking damages after the nursing home allegedly failed to pay him for a scheduled shift. That case was settled on February 7, 2024. The nursing home settled the case and agreed to pay the nurse during a pre-trial conference that was held in the case. It is a shame that this nursing home forced this nurse to have to resort to filing a lawsuit to collect money that he claimed was due to him.
Do you have concerns about the care and treatment of a nursing home resident? Call (941) 485-7600.
You may be wondering: Is there a nursing home abuse lawyer near me who can answer my questions? I have represented victims of nursing home abuse and their families in Sarasota for nearly thirty years. I am able to answer your questions and make recommendations. If you have questions regarding the suspected neglect or abuse of a loved one, please feel free to call me for a free, confidential consultation at (941) 485-7600. James Keim, Attorney at Law.
By shining a light on nursing home corporations that neglect and abuse our seniors in Sarasota County, we can help to improve the quality of care for all Floridians.
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