N.Y. Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Nursing Homes for Fraud and Neglect

The New York State attorney general, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit against the owners and operators of four nursing homes, alleging that they defrauded taxpayers of over $83 million and neglected residents, resulting in injuries and at least one death. The lawsuit claims that the owners misused Medicare and Medicaid funds for personal enrichment, including charging inflated rents, transferring money through unnecessary loans, and paying large invoices to companies owned by the owners and their families. The attorney general is seeking to prohibit the nursing homes from admitting new residents, hire more staff, and repay the $83 million. This is the fourth lawsuit filed by the attorney general's office against nursing homes.