A Berkeley man was heavily sedated to prevent him from “wandering” in a Los Angeles nursing home. His over-medication eventually led to his death and his family is now suing the nursing home for “dependent neglect, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress.” “A loss is considered a wrongful death when the death results from […]
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The California Supreme Court holds that signing an optional arbitration agreement is not a “healthcare decision” Healthcare facilities increasingly rely on arbitration agreements to shield themselves from liability, effectively denying patients their constitutional right to a jury trial. By embedding these agreements within admission paperwork, facilities such as nursing homes often compel families to sign
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In less than three months, two residents of the Ararat Nursing Facility in Mission Hills died under suspicious circumstances that directly point to negligence. After investigation, violations were found at the nursing home which were cited as “substantial factors” in the deaths of one resident in March and another in June. Both resident deaths were
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It’s officially October which means we are celebrating Residents’ Rights Month! This is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness, take a few extra steps to advocate, and empower residents to use their voice and speak up for their right to live a comfortable, full, and enriching life. This month, we’d like to focus on some
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