Legal Opinion
Alcoy v. Valley Nursing Homes, Inc.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided June 8, 2006No. Record 051701PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION BY Justice BARBARAMILANO KEENAN.
In this appeal, we consider whether causes of action for negligence and sexual assault and battery, based on the failure of nursing home personnel to ensure the safety of one of their residents, are subject to the provisions of the Medical Malpractice Act, Code §§ 8.01-581.1 through -581.20:1 (the Act).
In 2002, Delfina G. Alcoy was 79 years old when she suffered a stroke that rendered her physically helpless, unable to communicate verbally, and incapable of making decisions. After treatment at a local hospital, Alcoy was admitted to Woodbine…
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