Michael Garcia, individually and on behalf of the estate of Mary Garcia, has filed a lawsuit against ML Healthcare Management, LLC d/b/a Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness. The case was filed in the 269th District Court of Harris County, Texas, under court case ID 2024-30332 on May 10, 2024.
The plaintiff alleges that from April 13, 2020, to April 27, 2023, Mary Garcia was a resident at Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness where she suffered neglect leading to severe infections and pressure ulcers. Represented by Curtis Clinesmith and Dawn M. Smith, Michael Garcia claims that the facility failed to provide adequate care despite being aware of Mary Garcia's multiple health conditions including type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. On February 16, 2023, Mary Garcia was hospitalized with pneumonia and large infected pressure ulcers; she passed away on April 27, 2023.
Michael Garcia is seeking judgment for economic damages exceeding the court's minimal jurisdictional amount as well as non-economic damages for pain and suffering endured by Mary Garcia. The suit also demands pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, costs of the suit, funeral expenses, and compensation for loss of companionship.