Two caregivers in San Jose, Lavinia Fotuaiki and Segia Poti Jackson, have been charged with elder abuse and fraud after allegedly neglecting residents in an unlicensed care home. While receiving Medi-Cal payments for in-home support services, they reportedly left medical issues untreated and exposed residents to unsanitary living conditions. The California Department of Justice secured felony counts including elder abuse and filing false claims, highlighting their commitment to combating elder neglect and exploitation. Complaints initiated the investigation, revealing serious ethical breaches in the caregivers' treatment of dependent adults, some over 80 years old.
Two caregivers charged with elder abuse and fraud for neglecting residents at unlicensed care home while receiving Medi-Cal payments, includes felony counts against them.
The charges highlight the Department of Justice's commitment to addressing elder abuse and ensuring that caregivers treat vulnerable residents with compassion.
Alleged abuse involved leaving medical issues untreated and maintaining biohazardous living conditions for residents, compromising their well-being and dignity.
The caregivers allegedly caused unjustifiable physical pain and mental suffering to dependent adults, raising serious ethical concerns about their actions.
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