Addus Healthcare sued for medical malpractice

Addus Healthcare Inc. is facing suit after allegedly committing medical malpractice.

Craig Staley and Deborah Staley filed a medical malpractice lawsuit Dec. 16 in the Cook County Circuit Court against Addus Healthcare Inc.

The complaint states that on Dec. 15, 2011, the defendant provided medical care to Craig. The plaintiffs say the defendant provided inadequate medical care, including failing to take steps to reduce risks of infection, failing to transfer Craig to an acute care facility and failed to respond to Craig's condition.

They are seeking damages in excess of $50,000, including damages for loss of consortium, and are being represented by attorney Robert A. Montgomery.

Cook County Circuit Court Case No. 2013L014138.

This is a report on a civil lawsuit filed at the Cook County Courthouse. The details in this report come from an original complaint filed by a plaintiff. Please note that a complaint represents an accusation by a private individual, not the government. It is not an indication of guilt, and it represents only one side of the story.