EDWARDSVILLE — A nursing facility in Maryville is facing a suit claiming they waited weeks to seek treatment for a patient who suffered injuries from a fall, resulting in his death.
Lori Yanousek, independent administrator of the Estate of Rodrick Van Dyke, Sr., deceased filed a complaint June 17 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Unlimited Development Inc., and Community Living Options Inc., doing business as Manor Court of Maryville, and/or Liberty Village of Maryville, alleging negligence.
According to the plaintiff's complaint, Van Dyke was a resident and patient at Liberty Village from June 13, 2020, through July 27, 2020, and was high risk for falls due to his medical issues and treatment. The plaintiff claims that on July 4, 2020, and July 9, 2020, Van Dyke fell and suffered a hip fracture and other injuries.
Additionally, the plaintiff claims Liberty Village failed to notify Van Dyke's family and doctors of the falls in a "timely" and adequate manner and did not properly assess Van Dyke's condition or properly monitor him to prevent falls.
The plaintiff alleges that on July 27, 2020, Van Dyke was transferred to a hospital to be evaluated and required surgery and other medical treatment. He allegedly "continued to deteriorate" until his death on Aug. 20, 2020.
The plaintiff seeks compensation of more than $50,000, trial by jury and all other just relief. She is represented by Alan Pirtle and Eli Roberts of Brown & Crouppen PC in St. Louis.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 21-L-000702