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ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER The Attorney General filed charges of elder abuse alleging that Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre LLC, based in Montrose, California, failed to provide the necessary care to a resident who suffered from burns, resulting in his death. The criminal charges indicate that James Populus, who had […]

Cases of Negligence in Nursing Homes Skyrockets ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER As 78 million “baby boomers” in America reach retirement age, there is an increased demand for nursing homes across the country. The Kaiser Family Health Foundation estimates that nearly 1.5 million senior citizens already reside in nursing homes and this number […]

Ensuring Good Care Plan in Nursing Homes for Your Loved Ones ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Nursing home residents and their families have the right to participate in the development of the resident’s care plan. Individualized care plans are extremely important to ensure that nursing home residents receive proper care. The resident or […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California annuity and insurance fraud attorneys recommend that consumers carefully review annuity policies purchased through Fidelity and Guaranty Life Insurance Company. Annuities are complex products that often have hidden fees and costs. It is recommended that consumers carefully review any policy and consider their options before purchasing any […]

Consumers Should Carefully Review Annuity and Insurance Purchases from Aviva Life Insurance ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Although insurance agents and companies often pitch the benefits of deferred annuities, it is important for senior citizens and other consumers to also know the risks involved in purchasing an annuity policy. Annuity companies and their […]

Banner and William Penn Raise Cost of Insurance Charges on Universal Life Insurance Products ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER California insurance fraud attorneys warn that consumers with universal life plans through Banner or William Penn should be aware that their cost of insurance (COI) rates may be increasing. As of August 1, Banner […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Seniors have increasingly become a target of many crimes. As elders get older, their ability to make smart financial decisions become tougher. As a result, elders will often fall prey to financial elder abuse. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, financial elder abuse is the illegal […]

ATTORNEY NEWLETTER Earlier this year, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced the largest whistleblower reward offered so far.  The Office of the Whistleblower, a new part of the Securities and Exchange Commission, informed the public that a $14 million reward had been given to a whistleblower who helped recover substantial […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Sutter Health recently announced that it intends to pay $46 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit.  The lawsuit alleged that Sutter Health engaged in double billing practices with regard to anesthesia services provided to patients.  California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones stated that the settlement is the largest out […]

ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER Insurance Code section 1871.7 provides a private right of action to sue perpetrators of insurance fraud on behalf of the State of California.  Although modeled on federal False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733, section 1871.7 is an attractive tool that offers significant advantages.  Section 1871.7, like other […]