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Health Care & Hospital Law

Jul. 3, 2001

Disadvantaged Class

The 'Covenant Care' decision is a strong step forward in attempting to effectuate the Legislature's intent.

        By Steven Mehta
        
        Since the 4th District Court of Appeal's decision in Community Care and Rehabilitation Center v. Superior Court, 79 Cal.App.4th 787 (2000), it generally has been accepted that plaintiffs in elder-abuse actions against a health care provider were required to file a motion to amend pursuant t...

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