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Nursing Home COVID-19 Litigation, Fighting for Your Justice After Tragedy
It’s no secret that COVID hit New York City nursing homes hard, and our city’s most vulnerable residents paid a high price during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed widespread negligence in many of New York’s long-term care facilities. Families were locked out while loved ones inside suffered from mismanagement, lack of basic protections, and, in far too many cases, preventable deaths.
At Krentsel Guzman Herbert, LLP, we have stood at the forefront of holding nursing homes accountable, and we’re not backing down.
If your loved one suffered during the COVID pandemic in a New York nursing home, you know the worry, fear, and sense of helplessness that far too many families suffered—the endless wait for news and updates.
Then, the call you’d been dreading came.
No explanation. No warning. Just heartbreak.
Now, an empty chair at your table and a million unanswered questions echo through your days. How did this happen? Why were nursing homes so unprepared? Who is responsible?
You, like many New Yorkers, know the pain of losing a loved one to COVID-19, and you can fight back. Krentsel Guzman Herbert, LLP, lawyers know too well how this has affected your life, and we are ready to fight for what you deserve as compensation for nursing home negligence.
The Tragic Truth Behind NYC’s Nursing Homes During COVID
When COVID hit New York City, nursing homes were overwhelmed, and as a result, they were negligent.
- COVID-positive patients were knowingly admitted.
- Protective gear was missing.
- Staff were undertrained, overworked, and absent.
- Families were left in the dark as residents suffered and died.
A Leading Force in COVID Class Action Litigation
Our firm played a pivotal role in spearheading litigation against some of New York City’s most notoriously negligent nursing homes. We helped launch a wave of class action lawsuits that brought long-overdue attention to the systemic failures that occurred during the pandemic’s peak.
These were not isolated incidents. Families from across the state shared harrowing stories of loved ones left in unsanitary conditions, denied proper medical care, or placed in environments that allowed COVID-19 to spread rapidly.
Our litigation helped challenge broad claims of immunity under the now-repealed Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act (EDTPA), pushing back against the idea that a public health emergency gave facilities a free pass to act with disregard for human life.
In landmark cases, we successfully argued that many nursing homes failed to meet the legal thresholds for EDTPA immunity. Namely, that care was provided per pandemic directives and in good faith.
These victories helped families move toward closure and shaped legal precedent across New York State. Our efforts contributed to statewide scrutiny, improving nursing home residents’ protections, and increasing transparency.
Why Families Choose KGH Law Group
From our offices at 40 Wall Street, we’ve taken on the most powerful nursing home corporations in NYC and won.
- $150 M+ recovered for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect
- Mass tort litigation experience against multiple NYC facilities
- No fees unless we win—you risk nothing
- Personal, compassionate support from attorneys who treat you like family
The attorneys at KGH respect human life. We don’t see case numbers—we see names, families, and stories that deserve to be heard. Read about one man’s fight for justice after he lost both his parents in a NYC nursing home during the pandemic.
Let Us Help You Seek Justice for Your Loved One
If your loved one passed away or suffered due to COVID-related negligence at a New York nursing home, you may still have legal options. Contact Krentsel Guzman Herbert, LLP today for a free consultation.
