Information Regarding Class Action Against Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc., and Subsidiaries
This is a class action against Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc., and a number of its subsidiaries. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants violated Health and Safety Code Section 1430(b), the Consumer and Legal Remedies Act, and Unfair Competition laws by staffing their facilities at levels below those required by state and federal law. The complaint seeks statutory damages, restitution of fees paid to the facilities, and other recovery and injunctive relief on behalf of the class. Plaintiffs do not seek damages for personal injury. The Humboldt County District Attorney’s office has intervened in this action on behalf of the People of the State of California. Defendants deny all allegations made by plaintiffs in the complaint and assert that the skilled nursing facilities were at all times adequately staffed to provide the services needed and requested by their residents.
The following defendants have been named in this action:
Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc.
Skilled Healthcare, LLC
Granada Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Eureka Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Pacific Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Seaview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
St. Luke Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Bay Crest Care Center, LLC
Brier Oak on Sunset, LLC
The Earlwood, LLC
Royalwood Care Center, LLC
Sycamore Park Care Center, LLC
Villa Maria Healthcare Center, LLC
Valley Healthcare Center, LLC
Willow Creek Healthcare Center, LLC
Alta Care Center, LLC
Anaheim Terrace Care Center, LLC
Carehouse Healthcare Center, LLC
Devonshire Care Center, LLC
Elmcrest Care Center, LLC
Montebello Care Center, LLC
Alexandria Care Center, LLC
Hancock Park Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Sharon Care Center, LLC
If you are a member of the class and you wish information regarding this action, you may contact:
Attorneys for Plaintiffs:
W. Timothy Needham, Esq.
JANSSEN, MALLOY, NEEDHAM, MORRISON,
REINHOLTSEN, CROWLEY & GRIEGO, LLP
730 Fifth Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Telephone: 707-445-2071 (local) or 888-526-7736 (toll free)
Fax: (707)-445-8305
www.janssenlaw.com
Attorneys for Defendants:
Kippy L. Wroten, Esq.
Wroten & Associates, Inc.
20 Pacifica, Ste. 300
Irvine, CA 926189
Telephone: 979-788-1790
Fax: (949)-788-1799