Crime & Safety

Woman Sues Manorcare, Claims Neglect

The lawsuit alleges neglect of a resident caused his death.

A woman is suing over claims that Manorcare of Hinsdale and a nurse are responsible for neglect allegedly leading to a death.

Irene Gajc filed a lawsuit in Cook County against the hospital, Manorcare Health Services, a nurse and Adventist Midwest Health, according to the Cook County Record.

Gajc claims in the suit that Richard Gajc developed sores while a resident of Manorcare in 2013, and neglect caused his death, the Record reported.

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Irene Gajc is asking for damages in excess of $50,000 and legal costs.

Read more on this story from the Cook County Record.

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