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• Nurse's Aid on Trial for Abuse at Nursing Home

  Shannon Weidemann | February 27, 2007 1:49 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse

  A former worker at the Kingston Commons Nursing Home is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing a patient at the home. The victim is 90-years-old and suffers from advanced dementia and is unable to communicate. "It's horrible. It's a disgusting case, but yes, it is it's very important. We're going to do the best job we can and we're going to, we're going to let the wheels of justice keep...

• $45 Million Claim Filed Against State by Abused Foster Children

  Ryan Nute | February 01, 2007 8:50 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

  Enrique Fabregas had a criminal record and a list of unresolved sexual abuse complaints against him. Nevertheless, the State of Washington placed foster children in his home. The foster children have filed suit against the State for $45 million, arguing that Mr. Fabregas should not have been licensed.The claimants allege Mr. Fabregas (currently in jail) subjected them to severe abuse. One of...