(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) THE FACTS AS PLEADED The Plaintiffs’ complaint specifically alleges the following facts, which for purposes of a demurrer must be taken as…
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Sacramento Nursing Home Resident Dies Of Elder Abuse, Part 1 of 7
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) The Plaintiffs, John Hernandez, in and through his Successor-in-interest and Heir, Robert Hernandez, and Robert Hernandez, an individual, oppose the Demurrer of…
Elder Abuse Victim Challenges Expert In Sacramento Nursing Home Wrongful Death Case, Part 2 of 2
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) SPECULATIVE TESTIMONY REGARDING PLAINTIFF’S LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING WOULD BE HIGHLY PREJUDICIAL The court has inherent power to grant a motion to exclude…
Family Of Sacramento Man Who Died Files Suit For Elder Abuse, Part 1 of 2
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff John Allen’s Motion In Limine to Exclude Sammi Nunn, R.N. from Testifying Regarding Her Opinion on Plaintiff’s Functional Capacity and Competency…
Wrongful Death Of Sacramento Man In Elder Care Facility, Part 3 of 3
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Allen developed decubitus ulcers because the nurses in charge of his care did not turn and reposition him as required. Allen was…
Sacramento Elder Abuse Victim Dies, Part 2 of 3
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) INJURY As discussed above, Allen developed stage III decubitus ulcers on his buttocks, stage IV decubitus ulcers on his left hip, and…
Sacramento Man Dies In Nursing Home, Part 1 of 3
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Plaintiff John Allen (“Allen”), deceased, by and through his conservator, Darrell Allen, submits the following Settlement Conference Statement: INTRODUCTION This is an…
Severe Abuse and Neglect By Sacramento Hospital Leads To Lawsuit, Part 7 of 7
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) THE COURT SHOULD OVERRULE DEFENDANT’S DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE WITH RESPECT TO ALLEN’S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES UNDER CAL. CIV. CODE §3345.…
Family Of Elderly Sacramento Patient Sue Nursing Home For Abuse, Part 6 of 7
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Here, Allen may bring a civil action under section 15656 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. In Laczko v. Jules Meyers, Inc.…
Sacramento Man Suffers Elder Abuse And Neglect At Local Facilities, Part 5 of 7
(Please note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this elder abuse/personal injury case and its proceedings.) Here, Allen alleges that defendants were responsible for his custodial care due to his physical and mental disabilities. He further alleges that…