ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California assemblyman Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) has introduced a bill that would establish more rigorous oversight and transparency for nursing homes. California elder abuse attorneys say that the...
Category: Elder Abuse Law
Nursing Homes Facing Elder Abuse Lawsuits File for Bankruptcy, Say Sonoma County Elder Abuse Attorneys
February 26, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER North American Health Care, which is based out of California and operates 35 nursing homes throughout the Western United States, has filed for bankruptcy protection. More than 15 elder abuse lawsuits have...
Organizations Implementing Changes Regarding Elder Abuse
February 20, 2015
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER According to Marin County elder abuse lawyers, elder abuse is a growing problem, and this vulnerable class of people needs help now. The needs of the elderly population match its rapid growth. Persons age...
$500 Cap On Amount Of Recovery In Elder Abuse Cases Against Skilled Nursing Facilities
September 26, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER A California Court of Appeal has held that a plaintiff can recover only a maximum of $500 against a skilled nursing facility in an elder abuse case with Health and Safety Code Section 1430(b) violations....
Caregiver Convicted Of Felony Elder Abuse In Salinas For Extreme Neglect
September 22, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER In just over a month, Daisy Yolanda Ramirez will appear for sentencing on multiple criminal charges. The charges stem from calls received by Monterey fire and police, to assist a senior client under the...