Paradise, Calif. — Maria Coffman, a 79-year-old woman with dementia and other significant medical conditions, was admitted to Atria Paradise for 24-hour care. It’s alleged that while she was a resident, Coffman developed a severe pressure sore on her back that was left untreated. Staff did not inform Coffman’s family or physician about the sore…
Continue ReadingNapa, Calif. — Jacquelene Hodnett, an elderly woman, had been a resident of Aegis Assisted Living of Napa for two years. After suffering a fall and undergoing surgery for a broken hip, she was readmitted to the facility in 2016, when she was 85 years old. Upon her readmittance, Hodnett, who also suffered from dementia,…
Continue ReadingOrange, Calif. —Alfred Butch, an 87-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, was admitted to Chapman Global Medical Center for medical care in January 2018. Upon admission he was confused, weak and unable to hold his own weight or walk without assistance and a walker. It’s alleged that while he was a patient, Butch suffered an…
Continue ReadingOrange, Calif. — Stephen Balaz, a 58-year-old man, was admitted to University of California Irvine Medical Center after suffering a massive stroke at home that left him completely paralyzed. While he was a patient at the hospital, Balaz developed a Stage IV bedsore so severe that it exposed his tailbone. It’s alleged that the hospital…
Continue ReadingPartner Stephen M. Garcia was recognized by Daily Journal as a 2018 Top Plaintiff Lawyer, one of only 30 attorneys named to the list. Mr. Garcia was selected for his successful representation of victims of elder and nursing home abuse as well as additional recent notable settlements on behalf of plaintiffs. This summer, Mr. Garcia obtained a $38.6 million…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles, Calif. — Clarence Mack Ausby, a 74-year-old man suffering from dementia, was admitted to Beverly Hills Senior Care because his family could no longer care for him. It’s alleged that the facility recklessly and unlawfully admitted Ausby even though it could not provide the 24-hour care and supervision he required as a residential…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles, Calif. — Sharmilla Hatharasinghe, an 86-year-old woman with a history of falling and other medical conditions, was admitted to Sharon Care Center for rehabilitation and care following surgery to relieve a fall-related blood clot on her brain. It’s alleged that while she was a resident, Hatharasinghe suffered several near-miss falls that were ignored…
Continue ReadingSanta Monica, Calif. — Clarence Mack Ausby, a 75-year-old man suffering from dementia, was admitted to Santa Monica Convalescent Center II for custodial care and services. The suit alleges that the facility did not provide the 24-hour care and supervision he required, resulting in Ausby falling, being overmedicated and suffering other significant injuries. Since becoming…
Continue ReadingAlameda, Calif. — Ila Dicks, a 77-year-old woman suffering from dementia, was admitted to Oakmont of Mariner Point for 24-hour care in October 2015. It’s alleged that since she became a resident, she suffered avoidable falls, was unnecessarily chemically restrained, suffered dental damage and other severe injuries. When Dicks’ family refused to chemically restrain her,…
Continue ReadingLakeport, Calif. — Jan Barry, a 62-year-old dependent adult woman who suffered from severe arthritis, seizures and bipolar disorder, was admitted to Evergreen Lakeport Healthcare for post-operative care and rehabilitation following major knee surgery. It’s alleged that during her mere five days as a resident, Barry fell and fractured her hip, broke ribs and injured…
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