$27 million awarded against assisted-living facility for negligence in care of Alzheimer's patient. Sacramento County.
Summary
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.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Sacramento Superior Court/ 34-2009-00063714
- Type of Case: Elder Abuse, Wrongful Death
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: Clement & Associates by Lesley Ann Clement, Sacramento.
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Attorney for the Defendant: Lewis Brisbois by Bryan Reid, Rima Badiwiya, and Kim Wells.