DENVER, Colo. — Attorney Jason Jordan has filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Kathleen Griffin, a 77-year-old resident of a Northglenn memory care facility, alleging repeated failures to follow a required care plan and prolonged neglect after multiple falls. The case and its underlying video evidence were recently featured in a televised news segment on 9NEWS.
According to the lawsuit filed in Adams County, Griffin was admitted in early 2024 to Northglenn Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care Community because she required constant care and was known to be prone to falling. Her care plan required staff to check on her every two hours. The complaint alleges that those required checks were repeatedly not performed during at least five falls occurring between February and July 2024.
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The lawsuit further alleges that Griffin was left on the ground for hours at a time after several of those falls. In one incident cited in the complaint, video footage recorded inside Griffin’s room allegedly shows her remaining on the floor overnight for approximately seven hours without staff assistance. Griffin later died while in hospice care in July 2024. According to the lawsuit, her death resulted from complications related to spending extended periods on the ground following the falls.
“This is one of the most appalling things I can imagine,” Jordan said during the 9NEWS broadcast. “She deserved dignity and compassion — human care. Instead, what we see is absolutely repulsive.”
In addition to filing the civil lawsuit, Jordan sent a formal letter requesting a criminal investigation to the Adams County District Attorney’s Office. During the broadcast, Jordan stated that he believes a criminal investigation is warranted based on the alleged conduct documented in the video evidence.
“We can’t leave our elderly unprotected like this,” Jordan said. “When people repeatedly violate care plans and regulations, and neglect vulnerable residents, that conduct cannot go untouched.”
A spokesperson for the Adams County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to 9NEWS that the request for a criminal investigation has been received and is currently under review. Representatives for the memory care facility declined to comment on the pending litigation when contacted by the news station.
Jordan emphasized that the case highlights broader concerns for families with loved ones in memory care and assisted living facilities, particularly those unable to advocate for themselves.
“This case underscores the importance of accountability and transparency in facilities entrusted with the care of our most vulnerable population,” Jordan said.