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SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT IN NURSING HOMES
SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT IN NURSING HOMES
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is one of the most devastating and egregious forms of elder mistreatment. These cases often involve caregivers, staff members, or inadequately supervised residents exploiting vulnerable elders who cannot protect themselves. California courts treat sexual assault of a dependent adult as per se elder abuse, entitling families to enhanced remedies under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA). In Covenant Care v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court held that violations of resident safety rights and intentional misconduct—including abuse and assault—can support punitive damages when the conduct reflects conscious disregard for resident welfare. Delaney v. Baker confirms that reckless or intentional mistreatment of a dependent elder goes far beyond negligence and qualifies for heightened civil penalties. Courts have repeatedly recognized that facilities may also be liable when they fail to supervise known predators, ignore warning signs, or engage in understaffing that allows sexual abuse to occur unchecked. These incidents often lead to substantial compensation, including pain and suffering, psychological trauma, medical and counseling costs, attorney’s fees, and punitive awards designed to hold both the perpetrator and the facility fully accountable. Sexual abuse is never an accident — it is a catastrophic failure of protection, supervision, and basic human dignity, and California law gives families powerful tools to seek justice.
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is one of the most devastating and egregious forms of elder mistreatment. These cases often involve caregivers, staff members, or inadequately supervised residents exploiting vulnerable elders who cannot protect themselves. California courts treat sexual assault of a dependent adult as per se elder abuse, entitling families to enhanced remedies under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA). In Covenant Care v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court held that violations of resident safety rights and intentional misconduct—including abuse and assault—can support punitive damages when the conduct reflects conscious disregard for resident welfare. Delaney v. Baker confirms that reckless or intentional mistreatment of a dependent elder goes far beyond negligence and qualifies for heightened civil penalties. Courts have repeatedly recognized that facilities may also be liable when they fail to supervise known predators, ignore warning signs, or engage in understaffing that allows sexual abuse to occur unchecked. These incidents often lead to substantial compensation, including pain and suffering, psychological trauma, medical and counseling costs, attorney’s fees, and punitive awards designed to hold both the perpetrator and the facility fully accountable. Sexual abuse is never an accident — it is a catastrophic failure of protection, supervision, and basic human dignity, and California law gives families powerful tools to seek justice.
Related Services: Los Angeles Elder Abuse Attorney, Orange County Elder Abuse Attorney, San Diego County Elder Abuse Attorney, Riverside County Elder Abuse Attorney, San Bernardino Elder Abuse Attorney, Ventura Elder Abuse Attorney, Santa Barbara Elder Abuse Attorney
Learn More About Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse, Pressure Ulcers/Bedsores, Falls and Fractures, Dehydration and Malnutrition, Infection, Sepsis, Delayed Treatment, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Elopement and Wandering, Medical Malpractice in Nursing Home Abuse Actions, Assisted Living Actions for Abuse And Neglect, Wrongful Death In Nursing Homes, Wrongful Death in Long Term Care
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How We Help in Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Cases
How We Help in Nursing Home Sexual Abuse Cases
- Investigate abuse by staff, caregivers, or unsupervised residents
- Review records, supervision failures, and ignored warning signs
- Apply key California cases (Covenant Care, Delaney) to prove elder abuse and intentional misconduct
- Hold facilities liable for failing to protect vulnerable residents from known risks
- Pursue full compensation for trauma, medical care, counseling, and punitive damages
If your loved one suffered sexual abuse in a nursing home, call Jasinska Law Firm PC at 866-248-0535 for immediate, confidential help.
If your loved one suffered sexual abuse in a nursing home, call Jasinska Law Firm PC at 866-248-0535 for immediate, confidential help.
Jasinska Law Firm is a dedicated California elder abuse and nursing home neglect firm. As an RN-attorney, Eliza combines medical and legal expertise to investigate bed sores, falls, medication errors, understaffing, and long-term care neglect. If you need an elder abuse attorney, nursing home neglect lawyer, or skilled nursing facility neglect attorney, we are here to help.
Jasinska Law Firm is a dedicated California elder abuse and nursing home neglect firm. As an RN-attorney, Eliza combines medical and legal expertise to investigate bed sores, falls, medication errors, understaffing, and long-term care neglect. If you need an elder abuse attorney, nursing home neglect lawyer, or skilled nursing facility neglect attorney, we are here to help.
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