Inglewood, Calif. — Erasma Cordero, an elderly woman with medical conditions and physical limitations that left her at high risk for pressure sore development and worsening, was admitted to Centinela Hospital Medical Center for 24-hour custodial care. It’s alleged that while she was a resident, Cordero developed a pressure sore on her coccyx area that…
Continue ReadingHuntington Beach, Calif. — Gloria Gordon, a 91-year-old woman recovering from surgery after suffering from a fall that broke her hip, was admitted to Huntington Valley Healthcare Center for rehabilitative care. It’s alleged that while she was a resident, Gordon developed a preventable infection that became progressively worse due to the substandard care she received…
Continue ReadingSanta Maria, Calif. — Robert Sarullo, a 92-year-old man with dementia and other medical conditions, was admitted to Magnolia, a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), for short-term custodial care while his family, with whom he lived, went on vacation. It’s alleged that during the short time Sarullo resided at the facility, he fell…
Continue ReadingWest Covina, Calif. — Margaret Harling, a 94-year-old woman recovering from a hip fracture and subsequent hip repair surgery after a fall at her home, was admitted to House of Grace 2 for rehabilitation and custodial care. It’s alleged that during the short time she was a resident—approximately two months—Harling developed a pressure sore on…
Continue ReadingGarcia & Artigliere is proud to sponsor the Bocilla Islands Conservancy “Preserving Paradise” Auction being held November 10, 2018 on Don Pedro Island in Florida. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Conservancy, a non-profit organization that works to preserve undeveloped habitats on Florida’s Bocilla Islands Chain, and provides funding for land conservation, maintenance…
Continue ReadingPalm Springs, Calif. — Stanley Wildes, Jr., a 66-year-old man who had undergone brain surgery necessitated by a stroke that left him with paralysis, was admitted to California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for 24-hour skilled nursing care. It’s alleged that during the short time he was a resident, Wildes fell numerous times and developed horrific…
Continue ReadingUpland, Calif. — Reginald Nations, a 74-year-old man with a brain disorder called progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) that affects movement, balance, thinking and behavior, was admitted to Oakmont of San Antonio Heights for 24-hour care. It’s alleged that Nations was admitted despite having health conditions that prohibited him from being retained as a resident of…
Continue ReadingPartner Stephen Garcia was quoted in the article “Fraud in the Family: How to Detect and Avoid Elder Family Fraud” published by Dr. Stacey Wood, one of the nation’s leading experts on forensic neuropsychology and geropsychology. Based on his experience serving as lead counsel in more than 2,500 elder abuse cases, Garcia sees elder fraud…
Continue ReadingGarcia & Artigliere was recognized as one of 20 top boutique firms in California by the Daily Journal. The firm was lauded for its success in bringing greater awareness to elder rights and abuse, while securing high-profile victories that resulted in more than $151 million for consumers in the last two years. In June 2017,…
Continue ReadingCupertino, Calif. — Teresa Troxel, a 60-year-old dependent adult woman with diabetes and a history of pressure sores and infections, was admitted to Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness Center for 24-hour skilled nursing care. It’s alleged that during her residency, and in spite of the facility’s full knowledge of her medical history, Troxel developed a horrific…
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