Terry v. Conlan, 131 Cal. App. 4th 1445 (2005):The award of fees to a trustee's attorney (payable from trust proceeds) was an abuse of discretion where trustee had not remained neutral in litigation concerning management of trust, but rather had consistently favored her own interests and those of some beneficiaries over those of other beneficiaries.David v.
Hermann, 129 Cal. App. 4th 672 (2005):An older sister successfully petitioned for invalidation of her mother's trust (and amendment) based on a younger sister's acts of fraud and undue influence.
2007, Ventura County Superior Court$3,000,000.00 settlement – including significant punitive damages component – obtained in wrongful death and elder abuse action against residential care facility (after ‘piercing the corporate veil’ to force additional accountability by the truly culpable parties beyond the $2.25 million judgment already obtained)
SOURCE: elderabuseLaw
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The source site, has a number of interesting cases listed. Please go to source for more information.
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"Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person”. (WHO)
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March 6, 2008
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