October 08, 2025

Bankrupt nursing home company Genesis pauses lawsuits against owners, employees

A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Wednesday agreed to stop wrongful death lawsuits from proceeding against Genesis Healthcare employees, shareholders and staffing agencies, saying the litigation could derail efforts to sell Genesis nursing homes.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey Jernigan granted Genesis' motion at a court hearing in Dallas, Texas, overruling 14 objections from people who have filed personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits against the company.

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By:  Dietrich Knauth
Source: Reuters