Noelle Sheehan (Partner-Orlando, FL) and Melissa Krepps (Of Counsel-Orlando, FL) secured summary judgment in a nursing home negligence lawsuit involving claims brought by the estate of a former patient. The plaintiff alleged negligence related to care provided at our client’s facility. However, through diligent investigation and presentation of undisputed material facts, Noelle and Melissa demonstrated that our client neither owned nor operated the facility during the patient’s residency and had no involvement in his care or treatment. The facility was acquired by our client after his discharge, and the asset purchase agreement expressly excluded any liabilities for prior residents’ claims. The Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit in and for Polk County, Florida, agreed with our position, finding that the defendant owed no duty to the estate and could not be held liable for any alleged negligence. As a result, summary judgment was granted in favor of our client, bringing a successful resolution to a case that had been active for several years.