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August 11, 2009
A class action lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court challenging the enactment on Nov. 8, 2008 of the Utility User Tax ("Measure U") More

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March 31, 2009
Elder Abuse Complaint Filed Against Extendicare.  More

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March, 2009
Paper co-written by Stephen Garcia presented at the American Association of Justices symposium in the State of Washington. More

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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

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March 3, 2009

Stephen Garcia Faces Off Against Defense Counsel on April 22, 2009 at the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Conference. More 

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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 wirless giants. Stephen M. Garcia served as lead class counsel as well as laison counsel.  More

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October 30, 2008
10 Minnesota Nursing Homes Named In Class Action Lawsuit Against Extendicare.  More

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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.  More

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October 3, 2008
16 Extendicare Skilled Nursing Facilities Named In Washington Lawsuit - Additional Allegations Filed Against Elder Care Operator.  More

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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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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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