In 2019, New York agreed to pay $2 million each to the families of three residents abused in a group home, yet one victim, Z.O., continued to suffer neglect.
Z.O. was retaliated against for her complaints; staff withheld her constipation medication, leading to her hospitalization and eventual death due to bowel obstruction.
Ilann M. Maazel, the attorney representing Z.O.'s family, stated that the state failed this woman 'in every possible way,' highlighting the negligence and abuse she endured.
A spokeswoman for the state agency overseeing group homes expressed sadness over Z.O.'s death and emphasized that the agency prioritizes providing high-quality services and ensuring safety.
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