Ridge Manor Convalescent Home v. City of Chicago

A complaint was filed against the Ridge Manor Convalescent Home which charged that a former resident was neglected and his property taken during his stay at the home. The Hearing Board on Denial and Revocation of License for Nursing Homes, Sheltered Care Homes, Homes for the Aged and Day Care Centers of the City of Chicago, heard the complaint. At the conclusion of the evidence the board revoked Ridge Manor’s license.

Ridge Manor appealed and the Circuit Court ordered its license restored. The board and the City of Chicago seek to reverse the Circuit Court’s decision.

Although Ridge Manor was…