Health Law

Resident with Cerebral Palsy Becomes a Victim

The report stems from a cerebral palsy lawsuit that was recently filed against Preston Shaw, a 65-year-old resident living at the home. In March he was reportedly found in bed with a woman who has been diagnosed as having profound mental retardation and cerebral palsy. The cerebral palsy is supposedly so bad that she is unable to speak or walk.

Shaw, who was at the home for being diagnosed with depression and paranoid schizophrenia, was reportedly found in the woman's bed with his shirt off and pants down. According to Shaw's explanation to police, he had been eyeing the cerebral palsy victim for weeks before entering her room. During this time, staff at the nursing weren't aware of his whereabouts.

Lawsuit Filed for Woman with Cerebral Palsy 
 
Nathan Masingo, who is representing the alleged victim's family, is working diligently on the case with an attorney from Kentucky who specializes in cerebral palsy and nursing home cases.