Elder Abuse

$27 million awarded against assisted-living facility for negligence in care of Alzheimer's patient. Sacramento County.

Alzheimer's patient, 81, suffers a severe decline in her physical health after only three months in assisted-living facility. Jury awards $27 million, mostly punitive damages.

Case Name: Joan Boice, et al v. Emeritus Corporation
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, March 08, 2013
Type of Case: Elder Abuse, Wrongful Death

Relatives ordered to transfer home and pay $34,375 in elder abuse case. Ventura County.

Elderly mother’s home is purchased with her money but placed in daughter and son-in-law's names; they delay or refuse transfer of home until the court orders transfer of deed nunc pro tunc and awards $34,375.

Case Name: Untalan v. Gutierrez
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Type of Case: Elder Abuse

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