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Lynda Hutcheson, 52, has been arrested for elder abuse after swindling over $10,000 from her own grandmother.
According to WCTV, the Crawfordville woman moved in with her mother and 100-year-old grandmother in April and began stealing money from her elderly grandmother shortly thereafter. The supposed caregiver had access to her grandmother's credit card and pin number, which she used more than 39 times, and has been seen making unauthorized withdrawals at an ATM.
After stealing nearly $12,000 and draining the elderly woman's accounts, Hutcheson's own mother contacted authorities and reported the money missing. Once convicted, Hutcheson could be facing more than 40 felonies and has a bond set at $95,000.
If you have witnessed any type of elder abuse, know someone who is the victim of financial elder abuse or suspect signs of elder abuse, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys as soon as possible. We will investigate the case and make sure that the victim is compensated for their pain and suffering.
Elder abuse can occur in several ways including physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, neglect and even financial abuse. The most recent story involved an 85-year-old woman, originally from Los Angeles, who was found alone in a small cabin in Maine.
According to WLBZ, the elderly woman was taken from her California home a year and a half ago by three individuals who befriended her and eventually gained control of her assets. Barbara Davis, Nicholas Davis and Jonathan Stevens have all been arrested and charged with elder abuse and endangering the welfare of a dependent person which is a Class C felony. The three befriended the elderly woman, became her caregivers and convinced the woman to trust them. Officers have discovered that the three claimed to take care of the woman, liquidated her assets and set up a trust at the woman's request.
Contact our California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys if you suspect or know someone who is or has suffered from elder abuse.
Mickey Rooney, 90, a famous actor and entertainer, has been the victim of elder abuse from his stepson.
According to CBS News, Rooney claims his stepson, Chris Alber, has been withholding food and medicine and has been interfering with his finances. Rooney has stated that his stepson is verbally abusive, yelling and screaming at him as well as threatening, bulling and harassing Rooney. The actor requested, and was granted, a restraining order against his stepson.
If you suspect or notice signs of elder abuse, speak with one of our experienced and knowledgeable California Elder Abuse Attorneys; we will answer any of your questions, provide you with legal advice and represent you throughout the entire case.
Milagros Angeles, 63, was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse in El Cajon. Angeles was the caretaker of a Pearl Harbor survivor and allowed him to live in a house filled with filth and did not provide him with proper care.
According to the LA Times, once officers arrived at the home they found the 93 year old Pearl Harbor survivor, who suffers from dementia, sitting at a table clutching an old picture of the Vestal ship that he was serving on the day of the Japanese attack.
The elderly man was found dirty, disoriented and dehydrated and was taken to the local Veterans Affairs hospital. Although the veteran did have relatives in Southern California, they were not aware of his living situation. Sgt. Mark Varnau from the San Diego County Sheriff's Department has said "We tell people they should check on their kids. They should check on their parents too".
If you suspect someone is being the victim of elder abuse by a caretaker, contact our California Elder Abuse Attorneys today.
Earlier this summer, the California State Auditor announced gross oversight by the Department of Public Health in failing to collect fines related to nursing home abuse and neglect citations. Nearly $9 million in fines went uncollected. In egregious cases some fines were reduced 99% from $100,000 to $1000 where a nursing home was found at fault in a resident's death.
State and federal agencies are instrumental to providing good health care to seniors through ombudsman programs and funding, however when the state and federal agencies put into place to protect residents of nursing homes from abuse and neglect fail to do their job everyone suffers. Call our knowledgeable California nursing home abuse lawyers today for a free consultation and to find out more about this growing epidemic.
Mayers Memorial Hospital District received a 5th citation after failing to report elder abuse, inappropriate employee behavior and the death of a 23-year old patient. The most recent citation was given was after the death of an elderly patient who died of pneumonia. The elderly patient was given a sandwich, despite only having two teeth and being told that he couldn't be given anything that wasn't ground up for him.
No matter what the circumstances of your California nursing home abuse case, you need to contact a qualified elder abuse attorney immediately. We will help you to get the compensation that you deserve. Being the victim of elder abuse in California can affect your entire life and can be even be fatal. Act now before it is too late. Call our dedicated team of nursing home abuse lawyers today to assist you with your case.
The California Department of Public Health announced that it has cited the Motion Picture Home in Woodland Hills for illegal transfer of dozens of its residents to other California nursing homes. In January 2009 the Motion Picture Home announced that it was closing its historic doors. Motion Picture Home cares for about 80 patients. After the announcement of their 2009 closure, the nursing home allegedly illegally transferred the residents to other nursing homes without advising them of their rights to appeal.
According to CANHR (California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform) knowingly defied the law by not issuing notices to the residents or complying with the promised relocation plan. Being moved without consent can gravely affect a nursing home resident and can result in California nursing home abuse or neglect. If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect the first call you should make is to a qualified California Elder Abuse Lawyer.
The Kindred Healthcare Center of Orange was sued for negligence when the bed alarms placed for a patient's security after a fall were frequently not turned on. The bed alarms were installed to notify the staff when the patient got out bed without assistance so that he would be at less of a risk to have a subsequent fall. Floor mats which were also placed around the bed for the patient's protection were removed after only one week. On July 14, 2009, a nursing assistant found the patient after a fall and was unable to determine how long the patient had been there. Ultimately Kindred was fined $85,000.00 and issued a citation.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse in California call our team of qualified nursing home abuse attorneys. Nursing home abuse takes a number of different forms. Elder abuse may be in the form of neglect or intentional emotional and physical abuse. If you suspect California nursing home abuse the first call you should make is to a lawyer who can assist you with your case.
A Sacramento jury awarded the daughter of Frances Tanner the largest amount of punitive damages in the county's history. Tanner's death was contributed to a pressure sore that occurred after a hip fracture that was undiagnosed. Colonial Healthcare of Auburn has been cited three previous times for their contributions in deaths of elderly patients. While the parent company of Colonial plans to dispute the verdict, the award stands as the largest one in Sacramento's history.
Nursing home abuse in California is unforgiveable. Prying on the elderly or neglecting them when loved ones have entrusted them to a facility's care is simply detestable. There is little money that could satisfy a grieving child who has lost a parent untimely do to someone else's neglect or abuse. If you or someone you know has been the victim of California elder abuse you need to hire an attorney. You could be entitled to compensation for your loss. Call our team of California nursing home abuse lawyers today for a free consultation.
Earlier this year, US News and World Report issued a ranking of the top nursing homes. The following is a list of the top 25 nursing homes in Southern California according to the report.
1. Rady Children's Hospital Bernardo Center, San Diego
2. Community Care Center, Duarte
3. Green Acres Lodge, Rosemead
4. Harbor View Center, Long Beach
5. Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium, National City
6. Parkside Special Care Center, El Cajon
7. Providence St. Elizabeth Care, North Hollywood
8. Whittier Hospital Medical Center, Whittier
9. Windsor Manor, Glendale
10. All Saints Healthcare Sub-acute, North Hollywood
11. Artesia Christian Home, Inc., Artesia
12. Bear Valley Community Hospital, Big Bear Lake
13. Brotman Medical Center, Culver City
14. California Convalescent Center, Los Angeles
15. Cherrylee Lodge, El Monte
16. Clear View Sanitarium, Gardena
17. Community Convalescent Center of San Bernardino, San Bernardino
18. Country Villa Broadway Healthcare Center, San Gabriel
19. Country Villa Glendale Healthcare Center, Glendale
20. Dunlap Sanitarium, Los Angeles
21. Glenbrook at La Costa Glen, Carlsbad
22. Kearny Mesa Convalescent, San Diego
23. Lanterman Developmental Center, Pomona
24. Marguerite Gardens, Alhambra
25. Monterey Care, Rosemeadv
To Read more about the article visit US News and World Report.
Even the top nursing homes can be subject to care below the national standard. While it is important to read all articles and information associated with the nursing homes in your area, the best way to prevent or discover California nursing home abuse is vigilant visits and monitoring of your loved ones. If you or someone you know has been the victim of California elder abuse contact our attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
Barbara Fasold fell at the Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and was left for 12 hours after fracturing both legs and her shoulder. It took a shift change at 5:00 pm before any staff discovered the 76 year old patient on the ground. She had fallen out of bed at nearly 5:00 am. Fasold was badly injured by the fall and died less than a week later at a nearby hospital.
Unfortunately, as we age falls that produce injury are a reality. However being left on the floor in agonizing pain should not be. It is devastating to think that a 76 year old patient of a California Nursing Home would be left for the entire day with two broken legs and a broken shoulder until a shift change in the evening discovered her. Our California Nursing Home abuse attorneys can help. We are here to fight for victim's rights and get you the compensation you deserve if you or a loved one is injured at a nursing home.
An 89 year-old patient at the "Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Facility" in Castro Valley was killed after wandering out of the home and getting struck by a vehicle. The patient suffered from Alzheimer's and was likely placed in the home because of their specialized care. If it is shown that the care facility failed to provide the proper supervision over the patient then it will likely be charged with neglect or California nursing home abuse.
All care facilities have a duty to provide their patients with a standard of care common to all other nursing homes. Failure to do this can result in a negligence lawsuit. Even worse, if the acts can be shown to be willful or intentional, the charges could be even more severe. If you suspect that you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect then the first thing that you should do is contact a qualified California nursing home abuse attorney.
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