Inside Rising ‘Nuclear Verdicts’ in Nursing Homes and Lessons for Operational Change From Recent Litigation

There is a growing prevalence of so-called nuclear verdicts – jury awards ranging from around $1 million to $3 million for nursing homes. However, legal experts say these decisions also offer clear lessons for operational changes that providers can make to reduce risk. Juror anger is the leading factor driving outsized awards, according to Mollie Werwas, an attorney with Illinois-based Airdo […]…