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$5.5 Million Verdict in Nursing Home Negligence Case Secured by Leonard Legal Group

Morristown, NJ — November 20, 2025

A Morris County jury awarded a $5.5 million verdict to the family of Robert Hayes after determining that Care One at Morris violated New Jersey’s Nursing Home Residents’ Rights Act and acted negligently. The verdict followed a three-week trial in the Superior Court of New Jersey in Morristown.

Mr. Hayes suffered a catastrophic stroke due to Care One staff failing to recognize and respond to clear signs of medical distress. The jury found that the facility’s negligence and delay in emergency care directly contributed to Mr. Hayes’ untimely death.

Justice Delivered in Morris County

The Hayes family was represented by Scott G. Leonard, Managing Partner and Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorney at Leonard Legal Group, and attorney Jennifer Pawlak. Their advocacy ensured accountability for the serious lapses in care.

“This verdict sends a clear message: nursing homes in New Jersey must uphold the dignity and rights of their residents,” said Scott Leonard. “We’re honored to have delivered justice for the Hayes family.”

Protecting the Rights of Nursing Home Residents

Leonard Legal Group is committed to representing victims of nursing home abuse and neglect across Morristown and throughout New Jersey. The firm has built a reputation for compassion, dedication, and successful outcomes in complex personal injury cases.

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