In a heart-wrenching case that underscores the importance of adequate elderly care, a lawsuit has been filed against a nursing home for alleged negligence leading to the death of an elderly resident. Patrick Casimir, as the personal representative of the estate of Marie-Jose Latortue, filed the complaint in Palm Beach County’s 15th Judicial Circuit Court on July 1, 2024, accusing Terrace of Boca Raton, LLC d/b/a Menorah House of failing to provide proper care and supervision.

Marie-Jose Latortue was an adult resident of Palm Beach County who suffered from age-related infirmities impairing her ability to care for herself. The lawsuit claims that during her residency at Menorah House, she developed severe infections and sepsis due to inadequate care plans and poor monitoring by the staff. The plaintiff asserts that these failures directly led to Latortue’s deteriorating health and eventual death on September 16, 2023.

The complaint outlines numerous allegations against Menorah House. It accuses the facility of not providing essential healthcare services such as proper turning programs to prevent wounds, adequate bedding and protective devices, timely recognition and treatment of developing wounds, and sufficient hygiene practices to prevent skin breakdowns from prolonged contact with feces and urine. Furthermore, it alleges that Menorah House failed to protect Latortue from unexplained injuries and did not provide appropriate supervision or update her care plan adequately.