Forty families to take action against up to 15 nursing homes

Jimmy Lee, who died on February 3. He had Covid-19, and was a resident at Ballynoe Nursing Home. His family is being represented by PA Duffy. 

Up to 15 public and private nursing homes are facing legal proceedings for wrongful death and negligence, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Law firm PA Duffy says it has 40 clients who want to sue in relation to their loved ones' treatment in nursing homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.