Rath v. Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Plaintiff, Michael G. Rath, guardian of the estate of Elizabeth Rath, a disabled person, filed suit against defendant, Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc., requesting damages pursuant to the Nursing Home Care Act (Act) (210 ILCS 45/1 — 101 et seq. (West 2004)). The circuit court of Jackson County entered a judgment on a jury verdict awarding damages to plaintiff. The court also awarded plaintiff attorney fees and costs. On appeal, the issues are (1) whether the trial court errantly allowed evidence of negligent conduct by defendant and (2) whether the court awarded a proper…