March 31, 2009
Elder Abuse Complaint Filed Against Extendicare. More
March 4, 2009
Stephen M. Garcia Honored With California Lawyer of the Year Award for His Role in Protecting Seniors from Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect. More
March 3, 2009
Stephen Garcia Faces Off Against Defense Counsel on April 22, 2009 at the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Conference. More
February 9, 2009
United States District Court Judge Dale Fischer granted preliminary approval for class certification and settlement of class action against Motorola, Plantronics and GN Jabra--the first class ever certified against these wireless giants. Stephen M. Garcia served as lead class counsel as well as liaison counsel. More
October 30, 2008
10 Minnesota Nursing Homes Named In Class Action Lawsuit Against Extendicare.
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October 21, 2008
Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm in Long Beach, Calif., was named to the prestigious Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
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16 Extendicare Skilled Nursing Facilities Named In Washington Lawsuit - Additional Allegations Filed Against Elder Care Operator.
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August 21, 2008
A class action lawsuit (Case #08-2-28645-2KNT), was filed today in King County Superior Court against Milwaukee-based Extendicare Homes, Inc., Fir Lane Terrace Convalescent Center, Inc. and its 15 long-term skilled nursing facilities in the state of Washington [see list by city at end of release] on behalf of Howard Steele as the personal representative for the estate of Lee Ann Steele and on behalf of all Washington citizens who resided in one of the company’s Washington facilities from July 1, 2004 through July 1, 2008.
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August 20, 2008
SunMar Healthcare, Inc., SunMar Management, and its 18 California skilled nursing homes recently settled a class action lawsuit (Case #30-200800037875), for $2 million on behalf of Warren Richardson, by and through his Attorney in Fact Marlene Miller, on Richardson's behalf and on behalf of all California citizens who resided in, or are residing in, one of the company's California facilities from Jan. 9, 2005 through Jan. 9, 2008.
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July 15, 2008
Sun Mar Health Care, Inc., Sun Mar Management, and its 18 California skilled nursing homes [see list by city at end of release] settled a class action lawsuit (Case #30-200800037875), for $2 million on behalf of Warren Richardson, by and through his Attorney in Fact Marlene Miller, on Richardson's behalf and on behalf of all California citizens who resided in, or are residing in, one of the company's California facilities from Jan. 9, 2005 through Jan. 9, 2008.
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May 15, 2008
A class action lawsuit (Case #CV08-03184), was filed today in United States Federal Court, Central District, alleging that State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is enriching itself with payments rightfully belonging to its insureds in violation of California law, particularly the "Make Whole Rule."
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March 20, 2008
ELDER LAW FACE OFF on May 3, 2008: Plaintiff Attorney Stephen Garcia vs Defense Attorney Michael Le Vangie in a trial atmosphere as they engage in a lively and inspiring discussion arguing elder abuse cases and issues while being mediated by Hon. Cecily Bond (Ret).
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March 10-12, 2008
Steve Garcia participates in California Associate for Healthcare Quality Seminar March 10-12, 2008
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February 25, 2008
Stephen M. Garcia and David Medby of The Garcia Law Firm Publish Article on Utilization of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act to Improve Care in Long Term Care Facilities in California.
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February 19, 2008
Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm is named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
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February 13, 2008
Stephen M. Garcia Featured Speaker at CAHQ Spring Conference, March 10-11, 2008
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January 21, 2008
Sun Mar Health Care Claims Ownership of Sold Facility - Courtyard Healthcare Center Dropped From Class Action -
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January 11, 2008
The Garcia Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against 18 California Nursing Homes Operated by Sun Mar Healthcare Alleging Systemic Violations of Law.
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December 18, 2007
Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm is named as Settlement Class Counsel in Acquiring Preliminary Certification of Settlement Relating to Unlawful Schemes of AOL and Best Buy
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December 4, 2007
Stephen Garcia and David Medby of The Garcia Law Firm Acquire Preliminary Class Status and Settlement on Behalf of Thousands of Elder and Infirm Adults Residing in California Sunwest Management Facilities
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November 06, 2007
The Garcia Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Windsor Gardens' 15 California Nursing Homes
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October 30, 2007
The Garcia Law Firm acquires preliminary approval of class action settlement on behalf of case managers forced to work overtime without proper payment in Tenet Healthcare facilities throughout California.
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September 20, 2007
Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm is named a finalist for the "Street Fighter of the Year" award by Consumer Attorneys of California
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September 20, 2007
Stephen M. Garcia of the Garcia Law firm named one of Southern California's SuperLawyers for 2008 by Law & Politics Magazine from the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine
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December 23, 2006
Stephen M. Garcia is named to the Los Angeles Daily Journal's "Billion Dollar Club" as one of 101 listed California attorneys generating over 10 million dollars in fees in 2006.
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December 22, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm Files A Class Action Against Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula In The County Of Monterey For Price Gouging As It Relates To Uninsured Patients
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December 11, 2006
Stephen Garcia and David Medby of The Garcia Law Firm Acquire Final Approval of Class Action Settlement Against Longwood Management Inc. On Behalf of Over 19,000 Elder and Infirm California Residents.
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December 05, 2006
Stephen M. Garcia is Named as One of the 500 Leading Plaintiffs Lawyers of America by LawDragon Magazine.
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November 19, 2006
Stephen Garcia named to executive committee to lead the national class action against AT&T and Cingular alleging defrauding of customers
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October 28, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm files national class actions against Motorola arising from Motorola's marketing, manufacture, and distribution of devices known as "Bluetooth Headsets" which are alleged to be unsafe for practical use and cause hearing damage to consumers. (For more information visit bluetoothhearingloss.com)
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October 28, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm files class action against Plantronics for their marketing, manufacture, and distribution of devices known as "Bluetooth Headsets" alleging that the "Bluetooth Headsets" can not be safely utilized for normal use and cause hearing loss. (For more information visit bluetoothhearingloss.com)
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August 02, 2006
The Garcia Law firm files nationwide class action against AT&T and Cingular for defrauding consumers
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July 11, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm Files National Class Action Against Imphonic for Rebate Fraud
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July 11, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm files action against Sunwest Management for "losing" a resident for over one month.
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July 11, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm files Class Action against British Airways Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines for violations of the Sherman Act Antitrust provisions
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March 01, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm Files Suit Against Thirty-Two Local Nursing Homes for Defrauding Residents, Families And Violating Health & Safety Codes
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February 14, 2006
Stephen M. Garcia Named To The Executive Committee Of National Class Action Against Hewlett Packard
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February 08, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm Files Suit Against Chevron On Behalf Of Survivors Of Incident In Nigeria
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January 18, 2006
The Garcia Law Firm Files Suit Against Beverly Enterprises On Behalf of Nursing Home Residents State Wide
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