Probe of housekeeper highlights trust, elderly
Child of late pair alleges woman took $1.4 million from sick parents.
By GREG HARDESTY
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
August 26, 2009
She was hired to clean a house. She also cleaned out most of her client's bank accounts, or so a lawsuit alleges.
A criminal investigation into a Garden Grove housekeeper accused of taking more than $1.4 million from a retired octogenarian couple with serious medical ailments highlights the growing problem of financial elder abuse in Orange County.
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The civil lawsuits against Heinz were settled last week, Tomp said.
Lawsuits remain against Dana's Housekeeping and two attorneys Heinz used to alter the Woodbridges' trust. Tomp is alleging legal malpractice.
Under terms of the settlement, Heinz agreed to pay John Woodbridge $50,000 in cash and give him a home she bought in Garden Grove, according to Tomp.
John Woodbridge, who said he also lost a lifetime of photos, said the settlement only goes so far.
"The hard lesson I learned was, if you have elderly parents and need to get them assistance, you must pay close attention to the hired helper and don't trust anyone – especially if they start becoming too familiar with your family's affairs," he said.
(An interesting case, please go to Source, for more details...AC..)
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SOURCE: OCRegister
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