Elder Abuse Verdicts and Case Results
Stebner Gertler & Guadagni has recovered tens of millions of dollars for victims of elder abuse and neglect throughout California. Our attorneys have obtained jury verdicts and settlements involving assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and memory care centers responsible for preventable injuries and deaths.
FEATURED JURY VERDICT
Donahue v. MBK Senior Living
Sonoma County Jury Verdict
Stebner Gertler & Guadagni obtained a Sonoma County jury verdict of $20,580,136.34 plus attorney’s fees and costs in the elder abuse case of Donahue v. MBK Senior Living. The total judgment reached $24,645,205.14 after additional fees and costs were awarded.
The case involved an 85-year-old memory care resident who suffered repeated falls, untreated scabies, and other neglect due to chronic understaffing at the facility. The jury ultimately found the defendants liable for negligence, elder abuse, and wrongful death.
Notable Elder Abuse Verdicts and Settlements
Settlement in Assisted Living Wrongful Death Case
San Mateo County, CaliforniaSGG Law represented the family of an elderly resident who died after suffering injuries caused by elder abuse at an assisted living facility in San Mateo County.
After extensive litigation, the firm secured a $33,000,000 settlement for the family, providing financial accountability for the facility responsible for the abuse.
Settlement in Assisted Living Elder Abuse Death Case
Contra Costa County, CaliforniaSGG Law obtained a $30,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death case involving an assisted living facility in Contra Costa County.
The case arose after elder abuse and neglect at the facility caused injuries that ultimately led to a resident’s death.
Settlement in Memory Care Fall Wrongful Death Case
Sonoma County, CaliforniaSGG Law secured a $16,500,000 settlement in a wrongful death case involving an understaffed memory care unit at an assisted living facility.
The resident suffered multiple unwitnessed falls that ultimately led to a fatal hip fracture.
Settlement in Fatal Bedsore Neglect Case
Riverbank, CaliforniaSGG Law represented the children of a dependent adult who developed severe pressure ulcers while living at a skilled nursing facility.
The resident developed a Stage IV bedsore that became infected and contributed to the resident’s death.
Settlement in Memory Care Resident Neglect Case
Sonoma County, CaliforniaSGG Law represented the families of residents at a Sonoma County memory care facility who suffered harm after not receiving necessary care during a critical period. The case involved vulnerable residents with dementia who required close supervision and specialized care that the facility failed to provide. The firm secured a $3,750,000 settlement on behalf of the affected families.
Settlement in Dehydration and Malnutrition Death Case
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaSGG Law represented the family of a dementia patient who became severely dehydrated and malnourished while living at a skilled nursing facility.
The neglect ultimately led to the resident’s death and resulted in a $3,450,000 settlement.
Settlement in Traumatic Brain Injury Fall Case
Turlock, CaliforniaAn elderly resident admitted for rehabilitation suffered avoidable falls after staff failed to implement proper fall-prevention measures.
A final fall caused a traumatic brain injury, leading to a $2,500,000 settlement.
Settlement in Dehydration Wrongful Death Case
Oakland, CaliforniaSGG Law represented the family of a dementia patient whose worsening dehydration and dangerous lab results were ignored by nursing home staff.
The resident ultimately died as a result of the neglect, leading to a $2,429,999 settlement.
Settlement in Treatment Facility Assault Case
Costa mesa, CaliforniaSGG Law represented a dependent adult who was violently attacked by another resident during a group therapy session at a treatment facility.
The assault caused severe burns and emotional trauma, resulting in a $2,400,000 settlement.
Settlement in Bedsore and Sepsis Wrongful Death Case
elk grove, CaliforniaAn elderly resident developed severe pressure ulcers after staff failed to reposition and properly care for the immobile patient.
The resulting infections and sepsis contributed to the resident’s death and led to a $1,750,000 settlement.
Settlement in Nursing Home Fall Death Case
Santa rosa, California
An elderly resident admitted for rehabilitation suffered additional falls when the facility failed to implement necessary safety interventions.
The injuries ultimately led to the resident’s death and resulted in a $1,650,000 settlement.
Settlement in Severe Bedsore Neglect Case
napa, CaliforniaA dependent adult developed severe pressure ulcers following knee replacement surgery due to neglect at both a hospital and skilled nursing facility.
The wounds worsened and became septic, leading to a $1,500,000 settlement.
Settlement in Nursing Home Bedsore Death Case
fremont, CaliforniaAn elderly resident developed severe pressure ulcers and suffered dehydration and malnutrition due to neglect at a skilled nursing facility.
The preventable conditions ultimately caused the resident’s death and resulted in a $1,300,000 settlement.
Settlement in Assisted Living Fall Death Case
union city, CaliforniaSGG Law represented the family of a resident who suffered multiple falls at an assisted living facility that failed to implement necessary prevention measures.
The injuries ultimately led to the resident’s death and a $1,200,000 settlement.
Settlement in Mental Health Facility Negligence Case
novato, CaliforniaSGG Law represented the mother of a dependent adult who required close supervision at a mental health rehabilitation center.
The facility failed to properly monitor the patient, who later died by suicide, resulting in an $850,000 settlement.