ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER When people hear the term “whistleblower,” they might associate it with large financial rewards and exposing companies committing financial fraud. This isn’t wrong. However, there is a...
Category: Healthcare Industry
Nursing Home Elder Abuse Is Due To Understaffing
October 3, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Nursing homes and assisted living facilities, although established in order to care for elders and senior citizens, frequently find themselves facing multiple claims of elder abuse. Whether it is because...
Seven False Claims Act Lawsuits Settled for $98 Million
October 1, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER In August, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) and Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation along with 119 of their hospitals settled seven False Claims Act lawsuits for $98 million....
$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....
Support The Passing Of Bills Dedicated to Protecting Elders From Elder Abuse In Nursing Homes
September 18, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER One of the major problems with convalescent homes in 21st century California is the absence of an objective rating system to help guide consumers. For those who have loved ones who are repeatedly asking to...