Steven Schwartz, a former nursing home executive from Chicago, has found himself at the center of a controversy surrounding his company, Skyline, which was recently accused of extreme neglect and Medicaid fraud.

According to reports, the state of Nebraska took over the Skyline facilities in March 2018 after the company left behind a trail of documented cases of neglect. The lawsuit alleges that despite knowing the company's financial struggles, Schwartz and his wife Rosie used 'their own money to pay vendors to maintain resident welfare.'

The lawsuit also highlights the company's questionable management structure, with an expert stating that it was astonishing that such a skeletal organizational structure would attempt to acquire over 100 facilities across the United States. The state of Nebraska alleges that Schwartz and his wife falsely represented the cost of running the nursing homes, causing them to pay inflated rates and resulting in damages of more than $59 million.

In response to the allegations, Attorney General Doug Peterson has filed civil charges against Schwartz. Meanwhile, Schwartz's attorney in Arkansas, Bill James, said that the former executive would aggressively fight the charges and plans to plead not guilty.

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge also alleged that Skyline committed fraud while it was declining, using false statements in Medicaid cost reports to overpay companies controlled by Schwartz by more than $3 million. Rutledge urged Arkansans who suspect Medicaid fraud to contact her office immediately.

This scandal has raised concerns about the accountability of nursing home executives and their responsibilities towards residents. As the investigation continues, it is crucial for authorities to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.

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