Negligence settlement in the amount of $750,000 was reached after a four week trial

 Negligence / Elder care
A settlement in the amount of $750,000 was reached after a four week trial in New York County on behalf of the family of a 69 year old man who was a resident of a long term care facility. The man died as a result of exposure to the elements after he was improperly discharged to his own care and not returned to the long term care facility for a period of 12 days.