In his complaint, Clyde Johnson claims his father, TJ Johnson, was living at the Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center facility when he developed a large pressure ulcer on his lower back.

Staff at the center, however, failed to properly treat the ulcer and failed to prevent the ulcer from getting worse, according to the complaint. For example, TJ Johnson was often left in his own urine and feces for long periods of time, the suit states.

By November 2012, the ulcer progressed to the point where it nearly extended to TJ Johnson’s bone, according to the complaint.

“Eventually, Mr. Johnson’s pressure ulcer became so severe and infected, that he was rushed to a local hospital to receive critical care,” the suit states. “Unfortunately, Mr. Johnson never recovered from his injuries, and he died on Nov. 21, 2012, as a direct result of complications from his infected pressure ulcer.”

His son blames the nursing home for causing his death, saying it negligently failed to properly monitor his physical condition and failed to properly observe and evaluate him, among other negligent acts.

Due to his father’s death, Clyde Johnson endured mental anguish, lost his father’s companionship and household services and incurred funeral costs, the suit states.

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