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Gurkin v. The Nurse Connection, Inc.

Date: 02-19-2002

Case Number: OCN-L.4017-95

Judge: Unknown

Court: Superior Court, Ocean County, New Jersey

Plaintiff's Attorney: Lane M. Ferdinand, Law Offices of Lane M. Ferdinand, Springfield, New Jersey and S. Robert Princiotto of Marcus & Levy, Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Defendant's Attorney: Richard Grossman of Grossman, Kruttschnitt, Heavy & Jacob, Brick, New Jersey

Description:

Nursing Service - Home Health Care - Negligence - Wrongful Death - Negligent Hiring - Beatrice Baskin was stabbed to death by Scott Baker. Mr. Baker was an employee of The Nurse Connection. He was also a convicted felon who was hired to provide support services to Mrs. Baskin in her efforts to take care of her husband, David, an Alzheimer's patient. Baker stabbed Mrs. Baskin 75 times when she tore off his mask during the robbery which netted he and his to of his friend perpetrated.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $46 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Gurkin v. The Nurse Connection, Inc.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $46 million.

Which court heard Gurkin v. The Nurse Connection, Inc.?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Ocean County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Gurkin v. The Nurse Connection, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Lane M. Ferdinand, Law Offices of Lane M. Ferdinand, Springfield, New Jersey and S. Robert Princiotto of Marcus & Levy, Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Defendant's attorney: Richard Grossman of Grossman, Kruttschnitt, Heavy & Jacob, Brick, New Jersey.

When was Gurkin v. The Nurse Connection, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on February 19, 2002.