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Elder abuse comes in many forms including physical, emotional and verbal as well as neglect. Unfortunately, many do not realize that financial elder abuse occurs often and does not get reported. Our California Elder Abuse Attorneys want you to be aware of the signs of elder abuse so that you are able to help stop the abuse from starting or continuing.
Larry Robins, from Valley Springs, California has been arrested for elder abuse as well as 38 felony counts that include grand theft, insurance fraud and obtaining money by false pretenses. Robins, who owns Frank's Frame and Body Show in Valley Springs was arrested after an investigation was conducted.
According to Calaveras Enterprise, seven complaints were brought to the Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) about Robins claiming to provide over $16,000 in parts and labor for auto repair work that he never provided. Robins defrauded costumers as well as their insurance companies and is currently being held on a $153,750 bail at a Calaveras County Jail.
If you or someone you know believes they are the victim of elder abuse, please do not hesitate to contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys. We understand how difficult and frustrating the situation may be and are here to provide you with exceptional representation.
A Murrieta woman is scheduled to be sentenced today for causing elder abuse to her 94-year-old grandmother two years ago.
On September 3, 2008 April Courtney, 36, broke into her elderly grandmothers house, stole the woman's aluminum cane and began beating her with it over 20 times in the head and body. According to My Valley News, the grandmother fell down and pretended to be unconscious so her granddaughter would stop beating her.
Courtney came into the house and stole documents that could be used to prosecute her in a previous financial elder abuse case where she allegedly withdrew $28,000 from her grandmother's account without her consent. Courtney is scheduled to be sentenced today for the burglary and elder abuse.
If you suspect or have witnessed elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today. We understand how difficult and frustrating it can be to detect elder abuse and are here to provide you with the assistance and representation that you need.
A 45-year-old Irvine man has been arrested for financial elder abuse, grand theft and suspicion of burglary after scamming several seniors.
According to the OC Register, Michael Edward Ragsdale scammed elder residents when he promised to install walk-in fiberglass tubs or showers that are designed for the elderly or disabled which often cost around $7,500. Not only did Ragsdale fail to show up to install the tubs, he did not return any deposits and kept money that was paid up front. On top of this, last year Ragsdale was accused of stealing $2,000 from a partially blind elderly woman by using her credit card without her authorization.
Ragsdale is currently being held on a $100,000 bail; if he chooses to make bail, he will be required to show proof that the money comes from a legal and legitimate source. If convicted, Ragsdale could be facing five felony charges.
If you or someone you know is the victim of elder abuse, contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys as soon as possible. We have the experience and knowledge to handle your elder abuse case during this difficult time.
Any type of elder abuse can be both frustrating and heartbreaking to suspect or even witness. Unfortunately, more and more elder residents are being victimized in nursing homes or care facilities and do not have the courage to tell anyone about the abuse. Because of this, it is critical that the friends and family members of those who reside at any type of assisted care facility stay in constant communication and report any form of elder abuse to local officials as well as a dedicated California Elder Abuse Attorney.
As the economy continues to spiral downwards, financial elder abuse seems to be on the rise. Most elder individuals entrust their care to their caregivers, friends or even family members without realizing the potential harm that the person may cause in an act of desperation. Although an elder resident may not have the means to constantly check their credit card or bank card statements, a bill that was passed in 2005 requires bank employees to notify authorities if financial abuse is suspected.
According to Mercury News, from 2007 to 2010, the Financial Elder Abuse Reporting Act has helped bank employees to report over 26,000 cases of elder financial abuse in California alone; confirmed cases of financial abuse rose by 16.4% in just the first year and were even higher the following years.
Financial elder abuse can occur in many different forms such as scamming, stealing, manipulation or even by using threats. If you have been the victim of elder abuse or suspect a loved one of being victimized financially, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys immediately. We will help investigate the case and we will provide you with answers to any questions that you may have and will represent you until you receive the compensation that you deserve.
A Los Angeles woman is taking matters into her own hands by testifying for a new bill in Sacramento after her mother was the victim of financial elder abuse.
According to the Topanga Messenger, Liz Sanders, of Woodland Hills, is hoping that the new bill, which would put new regulations for the issuance of "signature stamps", will help prevent other elder individuals from becoming victimized.
Sanders' mother, Bette Isenberg who died last year at the age of 82, was bedridden and needed to receive constant care and therefore, had a caregiver named Helen Wofford. Unfortunately, the caregiver financially abused the elderly woman by using signature stamps to "cash checks, drain her bank account and access her life insurance fund". On top of this, the caregiver utilized the stamps to add herself to the elderly woman's Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue accounts and proceeded to charge over $80,000. Although Wofford was convicted and sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison, Sanders believes there could be others out there, entrusting their care to a person who may not have the best intentions.
If someone you know is a resident at a nursing home or has a caregiver, it is imperative that you learn the signs of elder abuse and stay in constant communication with your friend or loved one. If you suspect or have witnessed elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today.
Maria Corazon Park has pleaded guilty to a single count of felony elder abuse after stealing more than $800k from three elderly nursing home residents.
According to the 10 News, Park was an operator of multiple San Diego County residential care facilities where she embezzled nearly $665k from the bank accounts of two elderly men shortly before and after their deaths as well as withdrew $130k from the bank account of a 79-year-old woman that Park provided in-home care for. Park could be sentenced to three years in prison for her felony elder abuse case.
Our California Nursing Home Attorneys understand how difficult and frustrating it can be to discover any type of elder abuse. We are here to provide you with legal advice, answer any questions you may have a represent you throughout the entire case.
A 41 year old Costa Mesa man has been charged with caretaker theft from an elder, as well as other charges, after he was arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $280,000 from a 98-year old widow.
John Thomas Windsor has been charged with residential burglary, caretaker theft from an elder, fraudulently using a bank access card and three felony counts of forgery, plus three sentencing enhancements for excessive theft and could be facing a maximum sentence of 11 years, 8 months in state prison.
According to the OC Register, Windsor's mother was a live-in caretaker for the 98 year old widow who was confined to her Newport Beach home as she was blind, deaf and suffering from dementia. In 2007, Windsor, who was on parole for domestic abuse and fraud in Vermont, moved into the elderly woman's house without her knowledge and over the next year, he stole $280,000 to spend on personal items such as two used cars, a Tiffany & Co. engagement ring, a classic record collection and a sex swing.
There are many different types of elder abuse that include physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, neglect and financial; if you suspect or have witnessed any form of elder abuse, contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys today to find out how we can help you.
Patrick Lara, 45, has been arrested on suspicion of elder abuse, involuntary manslaughter and caretaker theft in Merced County.
According LA Weekly, Lara has been living with his dead uncle's body for over a month in order to use his ATM card. When officers arrived at the mobile home, they found the remains of Adrian Lugo, 63, covered in mold. Lara, who was supposed to be Lugo's caretaker, told officers that his uncle fell, broke his arm and never got up and that he "was going to save enough money to leave and then call authorities". Lara has been booked and is being held on $175,000 bail.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today. We understand how difficult and frustrating your situation may be and are here to help you.
Norman Greenbaum, 68, has filed a counter complaint for financial elder abuse against his ex-girlfriend.
Greenbaum, a one-hit wonder known for his "Spirit in the Sky" song, accuses Tracy E. Outlaw, who is 30 years his junior, of befriending him and luring him into a relationship to get to his money. According to the Press Democrat, Outlaw convinced the rocker to give her lump sums of money and claims that she quit her job and sold her home in South Carolina to move in with Greenbaum.
Within two months of moving to the west, Outlaw filed a complaint stating that the rocker promised to make her a one-third beneficiary of his estate, put his house in her name and provide her with $100,000 to remove the home but failed to carry out his promise. Once found guilty, Outlaw could be convicted for oppression, fraud, deceit and elder financial abuse.
If you suspect or have witnessed financial, physical or emotional signs of elder abuse, report the incident and contact our California Elder Abuse attorneys today.
Norma Ruth Casini, 51, was arrested and charged with financial elder abuse of an 85-year-old woman. The Laguna Niguel caregiver had stolen more than $700,000 in 2008, depleting the elderly woman's savings account to a mere $5,000.
Casini was hired on by a caregiver company called LivHome to provide the elderly woman with 24-hour, in house care. According to the OC Register, Casini was fired in 2009 after LivHome learned she was not with the elderly woman during her shift. After further investigation, the Orange County Public Guardian filed a conservator action to help protect the elderly woman.
Casini is being charged with 59 felony counts of fraud, white collar crime over $500,000 as well as enhancements for excessive theft of more than $100,000. If convicted, Casini will be looking at 50 years in prison. Her arraignment is scheduled for Friday and is currently being held on a $610,000 bond.
If you suspect that a loved one is the victim of elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Defense Lawyers for more information.
A San Diego residential care operator is accused of financial elder abuse, forgery and other counts. According to 10news.com, nearly $665,000 was embezzled from the bank of two elderly residents shortly before and after their deaths.
Maria Corazon Park, 54, who is licensed to operate two facilities in Chula Vista and one in El Cajon, was arrested after a Wells Fargo Bank employee was suspicious and discovered the abuse. Park became close to Fred Figueroa, 91, as well as George Vickey, 89, and was able to access their bank accounts.
If you know someone who is the victim of elder abuse, whether it is fraud, physical or emotional abuse, contact a knowledgeable California Elder Abuse Attorney for more information.
No one wants to think their generosity will be misused, especially when it comes to those who are vulnerable, such as nursing home residents. However, in the case of some unscrupulous staff members with access to a resident's finances, elder abuse may be a lurking risk. How can a concerned relative know if financial abuse is occurring? Here are some warning signs that may indicate financial dependence is leading to elder abuse:
An unfamiliar pattern of spending - are there sudden withdrawals from the elder's account to unfamiliar businesses or individuals? Does the elder care facility seem to be charging more than initially agreed upon?
Substance Abuse Problems - does the person have a drinking or drug problem? Alcohol and drug related problems can lead to both physical and emotional violence - be very alert to signs or rumors of this type of problem with any staff member.
Excessive Gambling - does the person excessively gamble, either in casinos, online, or through the lottery? Wasteful spending habits can make a person desperate for cash.
Attempted Isolation of the Elder - do your calls go unanswered? Are you often told that your family member is sleeping/resting/doesn't feel like talking? Are unexpected visits discouraged?
Constantly Monitoring the Elder - does the person keep track of the elder's friends, other family members, and guests constantly? Is it difficult to have a moment alone to speak with the elder because the person is almost always nearby? In these situations, the person may be using intimidation to keep the elder quiet about ongoing abuse.
If you suspect that you, or a loved one is in an elder abuse situation brought on by financial abuse and nursing home neglect, contact the Law Offices of Young and Wallin to stop nursing home abuse and recover damages from the abusive facility.
Nursing home abuse takes many forms, but the fact is that any type of abuse can lead to negative consequences. If you want to know what the consequences are, check out this long (but in no way comprehensive) list: • Negative self esteem • Lack of self-confidence • Seizures • Comas • Fatalities • Development of aggression • Bruises, cuts, scratches, broken bones, fractures • Concussions • Coma • Malnutrition • Dehydration The Nursing Home Neglect Law Offices of Young and Wallin provides free consultations to all those in need. If you suspect a loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse contact Mr. Young immediately to explore your options and preserve your rights. Elder Abuse Attorney Michael Young handles cases throughout California including Fresno, Bakersfield, San Diego, as well as nursing home abuse cases in Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Bernardino. Mr. Young is also will and able to handle nursing home neglect cases in Northern California including San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento.
There are many signs that financial abuse is taking place in a nursing home. One is if your loved one has always used the same bank and carried out the same habits in regard to banking and all of a sudden has different banking practices. If your loved one changes their banking habits all of a sudden, it could indicate that they have been a victim of financial abuse. Another sign of financial abuse is when a nursing home resident receives enough funds to be able to pay their bills but bills are not paid and collection notices start coming in. If your loved one should be able to pay all of the bills with the funds they receive, and these bills are not paid, this may mean that their money has been stolen or is being mishandled. Excessive withdrawals from an automated banking machine may mean that your loved one’s debit or credit cards have been stolen and are being used without authorization by the employee who committed the theft. Even sudden changes to a will can indicate financial abuse. If an employee is able to access a will and have it changed, they can gain access to your love one’s assets when they pass away. If you find any of these signs of abuse, investigate them thoroughly and contact a California nursing home abuse attorney for help. If you or a loved on has questions regarding a nursing home abuse matter, please contact Nursing Home Neglect Attorney Michael Young for a FREE Consultation. Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Michael Young is a featured speaker at many nursing home abuse seminars throughout California. The Nursing Home Abuse Law Offices of Young and Wallin handles cases throughout California including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbra, Fresno, Sacramento, Orange County, Bakersfield and Ventura.
Financial abuse in the context of nursing home abuse means that an employee or administrator uses or mishandles the funds of residents in some way. Mishandling funds means that nursing home residents will not have access to their funds when they need them and may end up in financial trouble even if they should not be having any financial problems. Financial abuse does not deal specifically with cash funds. Anyone with access to a bank account, stocks, or other funds that count as assets or funds can be abused when a person is a resident in a nursing home. There are many examples of financial abuse that take place in nursing homes. An employee stealing a resident’s checkbook and writing a check that is not authorized is financial abuse, especially if the employee forges the signature of the resident. Someone who steals cash from a resident’s wallet or handbag is committing financial abuse in a nursing home setting. Making bad investments on behalf of a resident without their knowledge is also financial abuse by a nursing home employee. All of these things take away the assets of nursing home residents and leave them in a worse financial situation.
The Nursing Home Neglect Law Offices of Young and Wallin provides free consultations to all those in need. If you suspect a loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse contact Mr. Young immediately to explore your options and preserve your rights. Elder Abuse Attorney Michael Young handles cases throughout California including Fresno, Bakersfield, San Diego, as well as nursing home abuse cases in Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Bernardino. Mr. Young is also will and able to handle nursing home neglect cases in Northern California including San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento.
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