Legal action launched against care company over death of Ann Marie Smith

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The body overseeing the National Disability Insurance Scheme has launched Federal Court action against the company responsible for supporting Ann Marie Smith, the Adelaide NDIS recipient who died in horrific circumstances.

The body overseeing the National Disability Insurance Scheme has launched Federal Court action against the company responsible for supporting Ann Marie Smith, the Adelaide NDIS recipient who died in horrific circumstances.Ann Marie Smith died in April 2020 in what the NDIS Commission described as "appalling circumstances"

The company responsible for supporting her, Integrity Care, stands accused of significant NDIS breachesMs Smith died in her Adelaide home in April 2020, after being neglected by her carer.Rosa Maria Maione, was this month sentenced to six years' jail for Ms Smith's manslaughterThe NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has now commenced civil penalty proceedings against Maione’s employer, Integrity Care Ltd.

"The death of Ms Smith is tragic and continues to shock and sadden many people across Australia," NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Tracy Mackey said.

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My sister - quadriplegic CP - relies on others for everything - totally vulnerable - I'm so mad about this - heads must roll - and my sister asks, why did Ann's murderer only get a few years in jail? Took her liberty, dignity, communication, starved her, stole from her. 😡😪

Should be launching action against govt who have handed over NDIS care to the private sector You get what you pay for and what we ( public purse ) pays goes straight into the pocket of these 5hitbags. Now what will happen is the lowest on the rung will be thrown under bus.

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