Poa Liability In Arizona

Summary

In Arizona, a Power of Attorney (POA) can be held liable in wrongful death cases if they acted negligently or outside their authority. Courts consider factors like compliance with medical advice, adequacy of the assisted living facility, and actions to prevent wandering and falls. Notable cases, such as McGill v. Albright, have set precedents for holding POAs accountable. Consulting a lawyer for personalized advice is recommended.

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in the state of AZ
In Arizona, there have been cases where a Power of Attorney (POA) was denied immunity in wrongful death cases, particularly if the POA acted outside their authority or did not act in the best interest of the deceased.
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A Defendant and Medical POA to an Alzheimer's patient, placed Deceased in assisted living, escaped and died from a fall. Plaintiff is sister of the Defendant. Defendant were warned from medical professionals of Decedent's risks of behavioral and wandering
In California, a Power of Attorney (POA) can be held liable in wrongful death cases if they acted negligently or outside their authority. Key factors include:
- Whether the POA followed medical advice regarding care.
- Adequacy of the assisted living facility.
- POA's actions to prevent wandering and falls.
Considering your description, consulting a lawyer could be beneficial. Is there any other aspect or detail you'd like to know more about?
the incident took place in Arizona
In Arizona, a POA can be held liable for wrongful death if they acted negligently or outside their scope of authority. Key factors include:
- Compliance with medical advice.
- Adequacy of the assisted living facility.
- Actions taken to prevent wandering and falls.
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any known cases pertaining to this matter
In Arizona, there have been cases similar to this situation. One notable case is McGill v. Albright, where the court held the POA liable for wrongful death due to negligence in care.
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tell me more of McGill v. Albright
McGill v. Albright is a notable Arizona case where a POA was held liable for wrongful death. Key points include:
- The POA failed to follow medical advice.
- The assisted living facility was inadequate.
- There were insufficient measures to prevent wandering and falls.
Would you like more details on pursuing a wrongful death claim?
where can I find the case
You can find the McGill v. Albright case by searching legal databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Google Scholar. These databases provide access to court opinions, filings, and other relevant documents.
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