Senior home faces lawsuit after woman’s death in extreme heat
By Tamara Richter
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ELK GROVE, California (KCRA) — An Elk Grove senior home is facing a civil lawsuit after family members say their loved one died after being left outside in extreme heat.
According to the lawsuit filed in June, the 74-year-old woman was admitted to WellQuest Elk Grove just three days before she passed away last October. The lawsuit says she had dementia and was found unattended outside, where the temperature was over 100 degrees.
According to the lawsuit, she had burns on her body, and no one knew how long she had been outside. Her family is suing for elder neglect and wrongful death.
KCRA 3 reached out to the legal team for WellQuest, but has not heard back.
The case is due back in court next week.
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