Nursing Facilities 

Documents and pleadings which may be helpful to attorneys litigating or considering the litigation of disability law related cases are available by following the links below.

These documents do not constitute legal advice. Anyone engaged in legal action should consult with an attorney. Attorneys should make their own independent judgments. Local laws vary and the law may have changed since these documents were written. Litigants should fully research any claims or defenses before making them.

Rolland v. Patrick opinion

In April 2007, the Court ordered the defendant to provide "active treatment" to residents of nursing homes with mental retardation. The Court found the defendant to be in non-compliance with some provisions of the settlement agreement.

Rolland_non-compliance.pdf

Rolland Monitor Appointed

The Court has appointed a Monitor to oversee implementation of the agreements and orders in this case. A copy of the parties proposed order of appointment is available here. Posted July 2007.

Rolland-Monitor-Order.doc

Rolland Settlement Agreement

A copy of the original settlement agreement in the Rolland case is available below. The settlement called for transfers to community placements for many class members and active treatment for those who remained in nursing facilities.

Rolland-SA-4.PDF

Rolland Complaint

The original complaint in the Rolland case is available here.

Rolland-COMPLAIN.doc