Families reach $6.2M settlement over viral outbreak in Wanaque facility

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Two years before COVID-19 tore through the state’s nursing homes and killed thousands of elderly residents, the Wanaque rehabilitation and nursing facility was the site of a devastating viral outbreak that left 11 children dead and sickened 25 others. Now, 13 families, including seven who lost a child — have reached a $6.2 million settlement with the facility’s former operators.

The families alleged the facility failed to stop an outbreak of adenovirus from spreading through the pediatric wing where medically fragile children lived. They also alleged that officials delayed hospitalizing children and failed to communicate with families about the severity of the outbreak. The settlement comes with no admission of wrongdoing, according to the attorney for the families. Attorneys for the former owners of the facility did not respond to a request seeking comment. The facility, which was sold in 2019, was renamed the Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics.

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[2naSalit]

1. Seems like a rather paltry amount...

For that many affected families.

[mopinko]

2. yeah, since they base that shit on earnings potential,

i'm guessing the court didnt think much of the vicitims.

[2naSalit]

3. If they are guaging the award by...

Assessing what a child's income potential is, that's some kind of messed up. Not only that, it represents the inhumanity of capitalism.

[mopinko]

4. yup. but it is how it works. prolly why the gun makers

asked for the sandy hook kid's report cards. like that's a clue at 6. but that's exactly the kind of records they use.