Family battles Michigan care home over sedating dementia patient and eviction
Marjorie's sons disputed a Michigan assisted-living facility’s push to sedate her, leading to repeated hospital trips and an eviction notice before she died.
In late 2024, a dementia care unit in Michigan informed the sons of an 85-year-old resident that she was a danger to staff and requested approval for sedative medication. The family objected, asking for a urinary-tract infection test before any drugs were given. Over the following weeks, the facility called emergency services several times, resulting in repeated hospital assessments.
After a series of ER visits, the home served a 30-day eviction notice and arranged for her relocation to a different memory-care facility. She died shortly after the move. The sons have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, emotional distress, and wrongful eviction, while the facility denies the accusations.
Why it matters
The case highlights the fraught decisions around medicating dementia patients in long-term care and the potential for legal conflict.
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