EDWARDSVILLE -- An estate executor alleges a care center neglected a patient, causing her to suffer severe sepsis.
Howard Richardson, executor of the estate of Kimie Richardson, deceased, filed the suit Feb. 26 in Madison County Circuit Court against University Care Center LLC, doing business as University and Rehab Center, and Mark Ide, owner of the center, alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, Kimie Richardson allegedly developed severe sepsis, which caused her physical condition to deteriorate while she was in the care of the staff at this nursing center.
The plaintiff alleges the decedent was neglected, causing her to become liable for large sums of money for nursing care and medical attention. The suit also states the decedent suffered great pain and anguish as a result of such injuries and sustained the loss of a normal life.
The plaintiff seeks a judgment in excess of $50,000, plus costs. He is represented by attorney Robert H. Gregory of East Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 19-L-270