In April 2025 a federal district court in Maryland ruled that nursing home residents with mobility impairments could pursue their class action lawsuit against the state of Maryland for failing to conduct timely standard (annual) and complaint surveys, in violation of federal disability laws.
The Long Term Care Community Coalition is hosting a webinar on the Maryland case featuring plaintiffs’ attorneys on September 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM. CMA attorney Toby S. Edelman, who submitted an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs, will be speaking about the importance of state oversight in protecting residents. Sign up for the free webinar at https://nursinghome411.org/event/webinar-sept-2025/.
- Read the complaint in Connor v. Maryland Dep’t of Health.
- Read the court’s opinion.
- Read Toby S. Edelman’s amicus brief.
- Read “Maryland Nursing Facility Residents May Proceed with Case Claiming Failed Oversight” (CMA Alert, Apr. 24, 2025).