Father fell 50 times in two years, son alleged

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by Jacques G. Balette
Last Updated on April 17, 2025
July 23, 2003

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Plaintiffs’ decedent Billy Hughes, 82, resided at Childress Healthcare Center from Jan. 1, 1998, until his death, on Dec. 26, 1999, He fell there at least 50 times, and 37 of the falls were unwitnessed. 

Alleging that the nursing home’s negligence caused Hughes’ falls, injuries and death, his estate and adult son sued Senior Living Properties LLC, of Carmel, Ind., operating as Childress Healthcare Center; SLP Management Inc., of Carmel, Ind., and Complete Care Services L.P., of Horsham, Pa., one or both of which allegedly staffed and managed the facility; administrator Faye Houston; nursing director Sharon Wadley, R.N.; Angela Klepper, LVN; and Michele E. Bogges, LVN. 

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Jacques G. Balette<br><span style="font-size: 18px;">Shareholder & Co-Founder</span>

Jacques G. Balette
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Jacques G. Balette, a co-founder of Marks Balette Young & Moss, is a dedicated advocate for those catastrophically injured. His extensive experience and strong reputation have enabled him to represent clients in complex cases across more than 120 counties in over fifteen states.

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