Family Sues Home Care Provider After Death of 87-Year-Old Woman
A family has filed a lawsuit against in-home care provider Aviva In Home Care, alleging negligence led to the suffering and death of an 87-year-old woman.
A San Francisco court is set to examine allegations of neglect and abuse against in-home care provider Aviva In Home Care. The lawsuit, filed by the family of 87-year-old June Cohen, claims that caregiver negligence resulted in severe injuries and suffering during her final weeks.
The complaint, Matt Cohen v. Aviva In Home Care, alleges that on August 10, 2026, an allegedly inexperienced home care attendant dropped Mrs. Cohen. This incident reportedly aggravated a pre-existing fracture and caused several additional fractures, leading to excruciating pain before her death in hospice care.
The family's lawsuit contends that Aviva In Home Care violated California's elder abuse laws by failing to provide the required level of care. This case raises critical questions for families entrusting the care of elderly relatives to professional providers.
As the population ages, millions of families face difficult decisions about elder care. The Cohen family's allegations serve as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of inadequate caregiver training and oversight, and the importance of protecting vulnerable citizens.