The estate of a deceased man has filed a lawsuit against an Ocala assisted living facility and its management company, alleging that a systemic lack of supervision and care led to the man suffering severe fractures and, ultimately, contributing to his death.
Joanna-Liesa Giuliano, acting as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Stanley John Schmidt, filed the complaint in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court for Marion County against Bridgewater Park Assisted Living LLC and Tender Loving Care Management Inc. (TLC Management) on December 10.
The lawsuit centers on the care Schmidt allegedly received while he was a resident at the facility, which is located at 9280 SW 81st Court in Ocala. According to the complaint, Schmidt was admitted specifically because he required supervision for ongoing medical conditions and cognitive changes. However, the estate alleges that instead of receiving necessary support, Schmidt was subjected to a wide range of neglect…