Elder Abuse

Real estate loans go sour and senior woman blames long-time broker. $1.18 million. U.S. Eastern District Bankruptcy Court.

64-year-old instructs long-time realty broker/financial advisor to sell her rental properties; instead, he refinances properties and invests proceeds in real estate loans that go bad. $1.18 million verdict includes punitives.

Case Name: Andre v. John Roe real estate broker
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, March 21, 2014
Type of Case: Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Elder Abuse, Fraud

$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