This case has been consolidated with American Health Care Association et al. v. Kennedy et al. (2:24-cv-00114), which has been made the leading case. All filings post-consolidation are located on the American Health Care Association et al. v. Kennedy et al. case page.
- Docket No.
- 2:24-cv-00171
- District Court
- Texas Northern
Goal
- Declaration that agency actions are unlawful
- Vacate agency actions
Issues
Case History
Litigation Content
Why this Matters:
The plaintiff alleges that a federal regulation imposing minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes violates the Administrative Procedure Act. Low staffing levels in nursing homes have been linked to poor quality care, patient safety violations, and other problems such as higher rates of antipsychotic use.
Potential Impact:
The inability for federal agencies to address minimum staffing requirements in nursing homes could increase the risk of residents receiving unsafe and low-quality care within such facilities.