The Illinois Appellate Court for the First District ruled that Nancy Clanton, as administrator of her mother Laurel Jansen’s estate, does not have to arbitrate Survival Act and Nursing Home Care Act claims against Oakbrook Healthcare Centre.
Clanton’s sister, Debbie Kotalik, used her authority under a power of attorney to sign a contract with Oakbrook Healthcare when their mother was admitted to its facility.
Section E of the contract called for arbitrating disputes and Section F said: “If the resident is compelled by a change in physical or mental health to leave the facility, this contract shall terminate on 7 days’ notice or immediately upon the resident’s death.”