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Whitehall of Deerfield Healthcare Center, others accused of responsibility for fatal overdose

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CHICAGO — A deceased man's family has filed a wrongful death claim against Whitehall North and Whitehall of Deerfield Healthcare Center, and A K Care Inc., alleging negligence in nursing home care.

Cheryl Hobart, as special administrator of the estate of John Hobart, filed a complaint on Dec. 21, in Cook County Circuit Court against the defendants, alleging that they failed to provide proper medical care to John Hobart.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges Hobart was overdosed with medication, contributing to his death. The plaintiff holds the defendants responsible for the alleged failure to properly administer Hobart's medication.

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against the defendants in an amount greater than $50,000 plus court costs. She is represented by Steven J. Malman and David M. Resis of Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, P.C. in Chicago.

Cook County Circuit Court Case number 2016L012445

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