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9 hours ago ago from California Elder Abuse Blog
A Ventura County jury last Friday awarded $7.75 million to the family of a 71-year-old stroke victim who filed an elder abuse lawsuit against the Fillmore Convalescent Center. The trial, which featured a secret videotape of the woman being abused, lasted 22 days. The jury deliberated for two days before announcing the verdict: $2.75 million in actual damages and $5 million in punitives. In 2006, Maria Arellano, 71, was a resident ...
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17 hours ago ago from Pinch A Pig Toe
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2 hours ago ago from Ambassador Watch
December 14 , 2009 Dear fellow elders, On Wednesday, December 9 th Paul Kieffer voluntarily resigned from his position on the Council of E lders. Paul’s statement concerning his resignation is copied for your information below. Paul’s sincere desire is to do what is best for the United Church of God. I know that both he and Monica will appreciate your prayers. “Since my election to the Council of Elders in May 2008, various ...
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