1Bazetta Township, OH – A group home in Ohio is facing allegations of negligence after a resident died due to severe constipation. James Stewart, 41, experienced a “massive” buildup of impacted feces weighing over 20 pounds, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.

The lawsuit claims that the Clear Skies Ahead group home failed to provide necessary care for Stewart, who had a history of autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. His family asserts that staff did not take his complaints seriously during the weeks leading up to his death.

Stewart died on Thursday after reporting abdominal pain and constipation for several weeks. The complaint alleges that he showed visible signs of distress, including bruising on his abdomen. Despite his worsening conditio

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