Estate of Nora Vasquez Acebes v. The Residences at Royal Bellingham Inc

I. BACKGROUND

A. Factual Background

Plaintiffs’ elderly mother, Nora Vasquez Acebes, was a resident of The Residences at Royal Bellingham (“Royal Bellingham”), a California licensed residential care facility for the elderly. (First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) ¶¶ 1–5, 11, 22, Doc. 2- 2; Defs.’ Response at 3.) According to Plaintiffs, her death resulted from Royal Bellingham’s negligent, reckless, or willful conduct in the care rendered to her during the COVID-19 pandemic. (FAC ¶¶ 51, 58–59.)

B. Procedural Background

On January 14, 2022, Plaintiffs Arlene Elamparo, Edgar Acebes, Jocelyn Acebes, Arnold Acebes, and Anna Deshong filed this action against The Residences at Royal ______________________________________________________________________________

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Case 2:22-cv-06936-JLS-JC Document Filed 11/09/ Page 2 of Page ID #:195 ____________________________________________________________________________

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CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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Case No. 2:22-cv-06936-JLS-JC Date:…