Family Files Lawsuit Against Bethlehem Twp. Nursing Home Over Alleged Neglect Leading to Death

Dorothea Burke

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Old Orchard Health Care Center in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, alleging that neglect and inadequate care led to the death of her family member, Myron Loyko, in December 2021.

Key Takeaways

  • Linda Loyko, the Administrator of the Estate of Myron Loyko, has filed a lawsuit against Old Orchard Health Care Center.
  • The lawsuit alleges that negligence at the facility caused severe physical pain, mental anguish, and ultimately the death of Myron Loyko.
  • The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50,000.

Allegations of Neglect

Linda Loyko claims that the nursing home failed to provide adequate care for Myron Loyko, leading to his severe suffering and eventual death. According to court documents, Myron experienced confusion, testicular pain, shortness of breath, difficulty speaking, and a distended abdomen in December 2021.

Medical Complications

On December 4, 2021, Myron Loyko was admitted to the emergency department at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus in a septic state. He was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection, acute kidney injury, and Fournier’s gangrene. He also had painful wounds on his buttocks and scrotum, along with an infection and sepsis.

Claims Against the Facility

Linda Loyko’s lawsuit lists several failures on the part of Old Orchard Health Care Center:

  • Inadequate staffing levels
  • Poor training and supervision of employees
  • Failure to implement and enforce policies and procedures
  • Lack of proper safety equipment
  • Failure to have Myron evaluated by a specialist
  • Failure to inform the family of his condition
  • Failure to ensure proper nutritional intake

Response from the Facility

A spokesperson for Old Orchard Health Care Center confirmed awareness of the lawsuit but declined to comment, citing confidentiality and residents’ rights.

Legal Proceedings

The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for the alleged negligence and careless acts that led to Myron Loyko’s death on December 13, 2021. The case highlights the critical importance of adequate care and oversight in nursing homes to prevent such tragic outcomes.

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