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Nursing Home Elder Abuse
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Case Details
Largest elder abuse verdict against a skilled nursing facility in the Sacramento/Greater San Francisco Bay Area region. Jury awarded $28 million in punitive damages and $2.1 million in compensatory damages against Horizon West Healthcare for the 2005 death of Frances Tanner, 79. Judge cited 'overwhelming' evidence of chronic understaffing, lax documentation, and corporate greed. Verdict upheld.
Additional Notes
Total verdict of $30.1 million ($28M punitive + $2.1M compensatory) for Frances Tanner case. Verdict upheld against Horizon West Healthcare for corporate greed and neglect.