When someone makes enough noise it's bound to be heard.
That is what has hopefully happened in the case of Tom Davis who has been chained to the justice system while fighting for his right to be free of his court appointed public fiduciary.
Although he has been battling the system for over three years, he has been consistently ignored - until recently. Davis and the new wife he met in a nursing home decided to make some noise and contacted the Gazette to help expose their situation, in hopes that it would elicit some help.
On Aug. 19, the Gazette ran an article entitled, "Nursing home romance stifled by system," and it proved to be effective for the Davis family. After the article ran, we received numerous messages conveying outrage directed at the system, along with offers of hope and support for Mr. and Mrs. Davis. In fact, more that 12 pages of responses have come in containing valuable suggestions, and heartbreaking commiserations for the Davis family.
In a continuing effort to have his case resolved, Davis contacted the county attorney's office and is considering meeting with the American Civil Liberties Union.
Gila County Public Fiduciary Tiffany Poarch, who is Davis' legal guardian and oversees all financial aspects of his life, recently offered to petition the courts with her request to terminate guardianship over Davis.
Though the couple rejoiced at the news, they remain skeptical, and continue to suffer from what can only be described as a "once bitten, twice shy" attitude. They will believe it when they see it, and meanwhile they continue to feel battered by the system.
Full Article and Source:
Nursing Home Couple Battles the System
See also:
Hostage to the System
Tiffany Poarsh, Gila County Public Guardian, is registered with the National Guardianship Association
Thank you, Gazette, for your help to the Davis family.
ReplyDeleteJustice, unfortunately, has left our courtrooms long ago. Now, when people need justice, they go to the media.
Thank God for dedicated tireless reporters in the press and the media, shining the bright light of justice on the injustices taking place under color of law.
ReplyDeleteMany reporters are contacted; many hear the pleas for help but they do not take any actions.
Thank you! for listening and for caring and taking action.
Ms. Poarch should do more than "offer". She should file her notice of resignation with her recommendation that Mr. Davis' guardianship be terminated and his capacity given back to him.
ReplyDeleteHats off to the Gazette!
ReplyDeleteGood news! We are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI am hopeful this is the beginning of much more good news for the Davis family.
ReplyDeletePlease keep your eye on them, Gazette. Without your story, they'd be in the same boat with no paddle.
I read the original story and was so outraged. He hurt his knee and the wheels of guardianship started turning and all because he hurt his knee?
ReplyDeleteI was hoping the Gazette would do a follow up and I'm very pleased to see this.
Again, the guardian is a member of the NGA.
ReplyDeleteHave they weighed in on this or are they, as usual, SILENT when it comes to taking a stand against bad guardians?
I agree with the Davis'. I'll believe it when I see it.
ReplyDeleteThey (guardians and the court) make big promises to throw the media off and then those promises don't materialize.
Please keep a watchful eye on this case, Gazette and NASGA.
I will be surprised if the ACLU gets involved. No, I'll be more than surprised: I'll eat my hat.
ReplyDeleteI contacted the ACLU in two different cases (different states) and was told they have to devote their time to cases they can win.
I believe the ACLU has lost their way.