Crime & Safety

Deerfield Nursing Home Accused of Overdosing Man with Medication

A lawsuit claims Whitehall of Deerfield led to the death of John Hobart.

DEERFIELD, IL - The Whitehall of Deerfield nursing home has been sued for the wrongful death of a man whose family says he was overdosed with medication.

Cheryl Hobart filed a lawsuit seeking a jury trial and $50,000 on behalf of the deceased John Hobart on Dec. 28, according to The Cook County Record.

The lawsuit accuses Whitehall of overdosing Hobart with medication that led to his death and failing to properly administer his medication.

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