Nursing home residents sue Maryland

Nursing home residents are suing the state of Maryland over what they said is a matter of dignity and accountability. Attorneys filed a class-action lawsuit (the names listed on the document are pseudonyms) in federal court on behalf of five nursing home residents, accusing the Maryland Department of Health of failing to hold nursing homes accountable when those facilities don't meet mandated federal and state standards. The plaintiffs said they believe MDH is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The lawsuit demands the state improve how it inspects nursing facilities and increase enforcement when those facilities are lacking.
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