Family’s Hidden Camera Exposes Neglect in Elder Care, Spurs Nationwide Push for Surveillance Laws

Edina, MN – When Jean H. Peters first moved her aging mother, Jackie Hourigan, into an assisted living facility in 2011, the atmosphere seemed welcoming and the grounds beautifully maintained. Yet beneath the surface, troubling signs soon emerged. According to Peters, a retired nurse-practitioner from Bloomington, Minnesota, her mother, who was struggling with memory issues at 82 and widowed, was often left in bed well into the morning, unattended and neglected. Hourigan frequently missed meals, she was left in soaked pants due to improper toileting, and most distressingly showed unexplained bruises. Peters and her siblings … Read more

High-Stakes Trial Wraps Up as Santa Barbara PI Faces Embezzlement Charges Linked to Elder Heiress’s Fortune

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In a high-profile court case that has captivated the local community, closing arguments were presented Monday against Craig Case, a former private investigator and local TV personality, facing charges of embezzling almost $700,000 from a deceased 94-year-old heiress. The trial, unfolding in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, has exposed a tangled saga of alleged financial abuse and deception. Craig Case, once known for his appearances on the self-produced TV show “The Inn Crowd,” faced allegations as severe as grand theft, financial elder abuse, and money laundering, brought forth by the … Read more

Westchester Elder Law Attorney Anthony J. Enea Honored in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America; Partner Lauren C. Enea Recognized Among Rising Legal Stars

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Anthony J. Enea, a seasoned attorney specializing in elder law, has been recognized once again for his expertise and service. Enea, the managing partner at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, has earned a spot in the prestigious 31st edition of “The Best Lawyers in America” for his work in both Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. Additionally, his daughter and partner at the firm, Lauren C. Enea, has garnered recognition in the 5th edition of “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.” Anthony J. Enea, whose career spans nearly four decades, … Read more

Priscilla Presley Sues Former Business Partners for Elder Financial Abuse, Seeks $1 Million in Damages

LOS ANGELES — Priscilla Presley has initiated legal action against former business associates, claiming financial elder abuse and mismanaging funds exceeding $1 million. The lawsuit, lodged in the Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, alleges that the handlers of Priscilla Presley Partners, LLC, including renowned memorabilia auctioneer Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, deceitfully exploited her trust and finances. According to the claim detailed by her attorney, Martin Singer, the defendants orchestrated a “meticulously planned and abhorrent scheme” to exploit Presley. They reportedly isolated her from close contacts, and misled her under the guise of care … Read more