Post by Logan on Jun 13, 2016 12:33:49 GMT -6
ALBUQUERQUE — A state district judge has rejected attempts by lawyers for one of the nation's largest nursing home chains to quash a lawsuit filed by New Mexico's attorney general over sweeping allegation of inadequate care.
Judge Sarah Singleton this week issued an order denying motions to dismiss the case.
Lawyers for Texas-based Preferred Care Partners Management Group have argued that the lawsuit is a case of greed and opportunism, and that New Mexico is targeting practices at facilities that occurred before the company bought them.
They also say the state was pressured to sue by a Washington, D.C., law firm that had lobbied the previous administration within the attorney general's office.
Attorney General Hector Balderas said Thursday he was pleased with the judge's ruling.
Read more: www.alamogordonews.com/story/news/2016/06/09/judge-declines-dismiss-nms-nursing-home-lawsuit/85672800/
Judge Sarah Singleton this week issued an order denying motions to dismiss the case.
Lawyers for Texas-based Preferred Care Partners Management Group have argued that the lawsuit is a case of greed and opportunism, and that New Mexico is targeting practices at facilities that occurred before the company bought them.
They also say the state was pressured to sue by a Washington, D.C., law firm that had lobbied the previous administration within the attorney general's office.
Attorney General Hector Balderas said Thursday he was pleased with the judge's ruling.
Read more: www.alamogordonews.com/story/news/2016/06/09/judge-declines-dismiss-nms-nursing-home-lawsuit/85672800/