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(12/14/07): Seven current or former assisted living residents sue South Dakota assisted living facility for return of deposits

In violation of state law, the owner of a South Dakota assisted living facility admitted in bankruptcy court that he put residents’ deposits in the facility’s general operations account, rather than in a separate trust account.  Residents' contracts said "entrance fees" would be refunded if the resident moved out or died.  Seven current or former residents, who each paid entrance fees of $50,000 to $85,000, are now suing for return of their deposits.  “Elderly Suing Assisted Living Operator,” keloland.tv (Dec. 14, 2007).



http://www.keloland.com/News/NewsDetail6371.cfm?Id=0,64308

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