An in-home caregiver has been charged with stealing $610,000 from an 85-year-old woman and using the stolen money for such things as dog care, laser eye treatment, travel and concerts.Norma Ruth Casini, 51, of Laguna Niguel, was hired through LivHome caregivers to provide 24-hour in-home care to the 85-year-old woman in her Laguna Woods home beginning in November 2006, according to a news release from the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
The woman she cared for has no family support and went to LivHOME to provide someone for her needs and basic care, prosecutors said. LivHOME caregivers are paid by the company and are not allowed to accept money directly from a client.
Deputy District Attorney Marc Labreche contends that over the span of 28 months, Casini stole more than $600,000 from the woman's bank account and used her credit cards for personal use. She allegedly also used the money to pay her rent, for orthodontic work, and for a "dog whisperer," according to prosecutors.
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Caregiver Charged With Stealing $610,000 From Woman, 85
I hope they throw the book at her!
ReplyDeleteThere just has to be more oversight of home health aides. The trend (a good one) is to keep people at home rather than place them at facilities. We have to be sure to make home health as safe as possible.
ReplyDeleteAgree with StandUp.
ReplyDeleteVery sad for this victim who will likely end up in guardianship becuase of this theft.
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