A Berkeley man was heavily sedated to prevent him from “wandering” in a Los Angeles nursing home. His over-medication eventually led to his death and his family is now suing the nursing home for “dependent neglect, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.”
“A loss is considered a wrongful death when the death results from another party’s negligent behavior. Meaning that even accidental deaths can be considered wrongful if the person responsible acted negligently.”
Restrained with Sedatives
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In June 2023, the daughter of Alando Williams, Kyomi Williams, filed a complaint in the Alameda County Superior Court regarding the death of her father in January 2023.
Alando Williams was admitted to a Los Angeles nursing home owned by Shlomo Rechnitz—one of “California’s largest nursing home owners” according to the Sacramento Bee—in December 2022. At the time, Alando Williams was diagnosed with “leukemia and a mild cognitive impairment” which prompted the implementation of a treatment plan. According to Kyomi Williams, the plan was not followed.
Alando Williams was listed as a fall risk. It was also noted that he was likely to wander off. He needed extensive treatment and supervision for his own safety. This led to nursing home staff getting the approval from Williams’ doctor for the sedative Ativan, as well as the opioid morphine. According to the original treatment plan, the doctor needed to sign off on each use of the two drugs. However, the staff is accused of ignoring that plan and, instead, using Ativan and morphine to chemically restrain Alando Williams.
Negligence and Wrongful Death
During Alando Williams’ short time at the nursing home, his daughter Kyomi witnessed hazardous living conditions, sleeping staff, and medications left out and unattended. Additionally, according to her complaint, her father had wandered off multiple times over the course of just a few days.
According to Kyomi Williams’ complaint, her father was left without a blanket, was not medically treated for UTIs or bleeding, and routinely given lethal doses of drugs to chemically restrain him. Kyomi was often not notified of any issues, leaving her to conclude that the staff was not only negligent in the care of her father, but in their communications as well.
In the days leading up to Alando Williams’ death, his dose of morphine was doubled after he suffered a fall.
Kyomi Williams’ lawsuit does not specify a damages amount, but hopes to secure a “court order that protects patients’ rights from being violated.”
If you or a loved one have been the victim of neglect or chemical restraints, call Gharibian Law (866-798-8606) today for a FREE consultation and the best legal representation.
Wrongful Death: California Residents Restrained with Sedatives
A Berkeley man was heavily sedated to prevent him from “wandering” in a Los Angeles nursing home. His over-medication eventually led to his death and his family is now suing the nursing home for “dependent neglect, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.”
Restrained with Sedatives
In June 2023, the daughter of Alando Williams, Kyomi Williams, filed a complaint in the Alameda County Superior Court regarding the death of her father in January 2023.
Alando Williams was admitted to a Los Angeles nursing home owned by Shlomo Rechnitz—one of “California’s largest nursing home owners” according to the Sacramento Bee—in December 2022. At the time, Alando Williams was diagnosed with “leukemia and a mild cognitive impairment” which prompted the implementation of a treatment plan. According to Kyomi Williams, the plan was not followed.
Alando Williams was listed as a fall risk. It was also noted that he was likely to wander off. He needed extensive treatment and supervision for his own safety. This led to nursing home staff getting the approval from Williams’ doctor for the sedative Ativan, as well as the opioid morphine. According to the original treatment plan, the doctor needed to sign off on each use of the two drugs. However, the staff is accused of ignoring that plan and, instead, using Ativan and morphine to chemically restrain Alando Williams.
Negligence and Wrongful Death
During Alando Williams’ short time at the nursing home, his daughter Kyomi witnessed hazardous living conditions, sleeping staff, and medications left out and unattended. Additionally, according to her complaint, her father had wandered off multiple times over the course of just a few days.
According to Kyomi Williams’ complaint, her father was left without a blanket, was not medically treated for UTIs or bleeding, and routinely given lethal doses of drugs to chemically restrain him. Kyomi was often not notified of any issues, leaving her to conclude that the staff was not only negligent in the care of her father, but in their communications as well.
In the days leading up to Alando Williams’ death, his dose of morphine was doubled after he suffered a fall.
Kyomi Williams’ lawsuit does not specify a damages amount, but hopes to secure a “court order that protects patients’ rights from being violated.”
If you or a loved one have been the victim of neglect or chemical restraints, call Gharibian Law (866-798-8606) today for a FREE consultation and the best legal representation.