by Jeffrey J. Downey, Esq The Southern District of New York settled a false claims act case against Plaza Rehab and Center, operated by Citadel Care Centers, LLC for $7.85 million. It’s one of the first cases of its kind, alleging the fraudulent switching of residents’ healthcare coverage to increase Medicare reimbursement. The case alleged … Read more →
by Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney In a victory for Virginia consumers, a Fairfax Circuit Court Judge recently ruled that Plaintiff had stated a viable cause of action against Greenspring Village Inc., for alleged misrepresentations they made when Plaintiff, Sara McCorkle, transferred to their assisted living facility. The Complaint alleges that when Ms. McCorkle was admitted … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney Domestic violence knows no bounds. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. Unfortunately, elders are especially vulnerable to physical, mental and financial abuse. They may be isolated from family and friends, have fewer financial resources, and be in poor health. As a result, they … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney Recent reports reflect that only 53 nursing homes in the entire United States have managed not to contract a case of Covid-19 in their facility. The health watchdog documented several of the implications of Covid-19 on nursing homes, including information on reported Covid-19 cases. Health watchdog reported that 516 facilities … Read more →
On May 11, 2022, Jeffrey Downey had the honor of lecturing at the 10th Annual Training of the Greater August Coalition Against Adult Abuse. Mr. Downey addressed the differences between the civil and criminal prosecution of elder neglect and abuse. He also addressed why criminal prosecution of elder abuse cases is rare in most states, … Read more →
FOIA Data Base – Nursing Home Inspection Reports The Law Office of Jeffrey Downey Serving clients in Washington D.C.,Virginia and Maryland If you have been injured in a nursing home or assisted living facility, call the law office of Jeffrey J. Downey for a free consultation. Phone: 703-564-7318; email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com Hampton Health & Rehab Center … Read more →
If you have been injured in a Virginia accident and are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit, it is important to understand the steps involved. Every personal injury case is different, so you need the help of a Fairfax personal injury attorney to know the exact process and the facts of your situation. However, there … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, personal injury attorney serving Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia Elon Musk has been in the news for his recent purchase of the social media platform Twitter, but all is not rosy for one of his revolutionary auto company Tesla, which is facing a lawsuit that may have implications on legal precedents … Read more →
FOIA Data Base – The Law Office of Jeffrey Downey Serving clients in Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland If you have been injured in a nursing home or assisted living facility, call the law office of Jeffrey J. Downey for a free consultation. Phone: 703-564-7318; email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab 1 Vantage … Read more →
By Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney The power of the press is something to behold sometimes, and it leads to further change with the response by the Biden Administration to a recent article in USA Today revealing the ongoing attempts by the for-profit industry to revise the numbers of deaths during the pandemic. In this particular … Read more →