Stiffelman v. Abrams

SEILER, Senior Judge.

The question presented is whether the action before us — a suit by his executors for damages for personal injuries received by an elderly nursing home resident, Joseph A. Stiffelman, from blows and kicks from the nursing home attendants over a period of several weeks, eventually resulting in death — is authorized by certain sections of our Omnibus Nursing Home Act, §§ 198.-003-186 (hereinafter referred to as the Act). 1 We hold that it is and reverse the judgment entered in the trial court and remand the cause for further proceedings.

Plaintiffs appeal from the trial court…