Notable Verdicts and Cases
About Wilkes & McHugh, P.A.
Case:
Boatright vs. Regional Management, Inc.
Plaintiff:
Jewell Emmett Boatright
Defendant:
Regional Management, Inc., et al
Date:
Jun 18, 2001
Amount:
$1.02 million
Compensatory Damages:
$1.02 million
Punitive Damages:
n/a
Location:
Arkansas
Alleged Injuries:
Neglect by nursing home leading to amputation of both legs at the knee; multiple falls resulting in, bruising, black eyes, and skin tears
Description:
Nursing home neglect attorneys from Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. represented Jewell Emmett Boatright who suffered from bedsores on his hips, buttocks, scrotum, and both legs - resulting in their amputation above the knees. The nursing home's refusal to bathe him eventually led to painful and unsightly sores on his head. The jury awarded $1.02 million.