West 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…
Continue ReadingFowler, Calif. — Leonel Pena Gonzalez, an 84-year-old wheelchair-bound man suffering from dementia, was admitted to Dycora Transitional Health – Fowler for rehabilitation after multiple hospitalizations related to altered mental status, dehydration and a urinary tract infection that left him weak and with difficulty standing and walking. In the mere eight days that Gonzalez was…
Continue ReadingPartner Stephen Garcia was quoted in the University of Southern California Annenberg Media article, “Is Neglect Ever Benign? A Look into Los Angeles County Nursing Homes” which examines the rise of significant neglect and abuse cases in nursing homes around Los Angeles County, and the Department of Public Health’s failure to conduct proper oversight of facilities. With three decades…
Continue ReadingShafter, Calif. — Jane Cothern, a 63-year-old dependent adult woman, was admitted to Golden Living Center – Shafter, for skilled nursing care and to regain her ability to walk following hospitalization for skin tears. It’s alleged that while a resident of the facility, Cothern developed numerous Stage IV pressure sores and urinary tract infections, and…
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