Nursing Home Facing Accusations of Elderly Abuse

In a recent case, a nursing home abuse lawsuit was filed against forty-seven year old nursing aide, Anthony Johnson who has been accused of groping a fifty-three year old patient in the nursing home in January. Johnson is also being accused of trying to force a forty-three year old patient to perform oral sex on him the spring before. Johnson was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery and a misdemeanor sexual battery.

Days following his arrest, forty-one year old Diane Renee Kline, a registered nurse and administer at the nursing home was arrested in connection with Johnson. Kline was charged with failing to report possible elderly abuse and neglect. The family of one of the victims ended up being the ones to report the incidents. A second worker is also facing criminal charges for alleged nursing home abuse; however, they have not yet been arrested.

Have handled hundreds of Tennessee Nursing Home Neglect cases, we have seen many tragic events. However, these depraved sexual attacks are just simple sickinging. The damage they cause not only to the resident but to also the children and loved ones of the victims is devestating.

Cases similar to this one occur all too often to people all over the United States and even to Tennessee residents. If you feel that someone you love or care about has been improper cared for or neglect while in a nursing home, we recommend that you contact one of our caring and knowledgeable Tennessee personal injury attorneys right away. We care about our clients and will work with you to make sure you get the compensation you deserve for what you have suffered through.

Author Bio

Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.

Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.

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