Seattle nursing home to pay $8M in sexual assault lawsuit - seattlepi.com

SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle nursing home’s insurer has agreed to pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit brought on behalf of a disabled woman who was sexually assaulted while in the facility’s care.

One relative placed a hidden camera in her room, the Seattle Times reported.

An independent investigation by the Department of Social and Health Services’ Adult Protective Services, Seattle Police Department and Foss all concluded that the abuse occurred, Cochran said.

Foss Home and Village CEO and President Rick Henry said in an emailed statement that they were "heartbroken and devastated" that a resident was sexually assaulted.

"Had we known, we would have immediately contacted the police in alignment with our established policies and procedures.

Published On: Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:09:58 GMT