Did Sonoma County officials separate an elderly gay couple against their will, sell off the men's property, and even take away their cats, as a lawsuit alleges? Or is the case about protecting one of the men from his abusive partner, as the county's lawyers contend in court papers?It will be up to a jury to answer those questions when the lawsuit goes to trial in July. But the shocking allegations contained in the lawsuit raise troubling questions for elderly gay and straight couples alike who may think they have taken the necessary legal steps to protect one another only to find out otherwise.
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Sonoma Lawsuit Raises Quesitons for Elderly Couples
This is outrageous and I hope the surviving partner in Sonoma County dues their _sses off!
ReplyDeleteRealize this folks, this has been happening to countless families not within the gay community so if it takes this case to get attention - fantastic!
I pray for accountability here.
ReplyDeleteThe case goes to trial in July? Good -- and we will be hoping for JUSTICE for a changeQ
ReplyDeleteRight - this isn't about gay or straight. It's about abuse.
ReplyDeleteWhat Sonoma County did was STEAL the man's life in every way. Shame. I hope the lawsuit is successful. Thank you for this story, NASGA, and I hope you'll keep us informed when this comes to trial.
ReplyDeleteMany do "think they have taken the necessary legal steps to protect one another only to find out otherwise." Nothing is protected from the corrupt system... NOTHING
ReplyDeleteGo get 'em, get 'em good the only way to get their attention is to sue their pants off leave the defendants with their socks
ReplyDeleteOh, it's the good ole abuse story. Works every time for the crooks.
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