Dudensing Law secured a $2.75 million settlement for the family of an elderly woman who was admitted to, and soon after passed away in, an assisted living facility in California.
The patient was a dedicated supporter and volunteer for various nonprofits in her area and was known for her advocacy for seniors. She was admitted to the facility in early May of 2021 after she had experienced several falls, underwent numerous surgeries, and suffered from dementia and Alzheimer’s, leading her to require consistent care and assistance.
Dudensing Law secured a $3.85 million settlement for the family of an elderly woman who suffered under the care of a nursing home and passed away.
In 2023, the patient was admitted to a nursing home after being hospitalized for a stroke. Prior to her hospitalization, she was living independently with her daughter’s assistance. She was admitted to the nursing home for short-term rehabilitation with the plan that she would return to her family. Unfortunately, that did not happen.
Dudensing secured a $3.5 million settlement for a patient in an elder neglect case. The settlement brings justice for the patient and their family and holds the facility accountable for their actions.
In late 2023, the patient was hospitalized after experiencing a fall at home. There, her doctor discovered that she had nerve issues and a toe fracture, affecting her ability to walk. Due to her lack of mobility, she was admitted to a nursing home to assist with her daily living activities to improve her health.
Law.com and The Recorder recently announced the finalists and winners for the 2025 California Legal Awards. Among the honorees, Ed Dudensing, founder of Dudensing Law, was recognized as a finalist for the Mentorship Award. Ed currently mentors local high school students, helping them build professional skills and gain early exposure to the legal field. He also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of California, San Francisco’s Law School where he shares lessons from his extensive courtroom experience to inspire the next generation of attorneys to fight for justice.
Dudensing Law Founder Ed Dudensing recently shared his perspective with Fierce Healthcare following a federal court’s decision to vacate the Biden Administration’s nursing home staffing requirements.
The court’s decision, which strikes down minimum staffing standards for nursing homes, has sparked concern among elder care advocates. In his remarks to Fierce Healthcare, Ed emphasized that the ruling undermines critical protections for seniors.
“This decision undermines the very safeguards designed to protect our elders’ dignity and well-being. Adequate staffing is a fundamental element of ensuring safe, respectful care, and it is incumbent upon our political leaders to work across differences to maintain and strengthen these standards,” said Ed.
Ed Dudensing recently spoke with Fierce Healthcare about Dr. Mehmet Oz’s recent Senate confirmation hearings, where he faced questions about his potential role as administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The hearing touched on several key CMS issues, including Medicare Advantage and nursing home care.
In the article, Ed reinforces the importance of ensuring quality care for vulnerable seniors, particularly in light of the growing influence of private equity in the nursing home industry. He also argued that eliminating nursing home staffing requirements would have a detrimental effect on elder care. would only worsen the ongoing crisis.
“Eliminating nursing home staffing requirements—a position endorsed by key administration officials—will only exacerbate the crisis, increasing cases of elder neglect, preventable injuries, and deaths at a time when the system is already under immense pressure,” said Ed.
March 25, 2025
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Daily Journal
Dudensing Law is excited to announce that Matt Chisholm, a former Sacramento County prosecutor, has joined the team. Chisholm, who has over 20 years of experience and 70 jury trials under his belt, was recently featured in the Daily Journal, where he spoke about his decision to transition from criminal prosecution to civil litigation at Dudensing Law.
In the interview, Chisholm shared his passion for advocating for vulnerable victims, particularly in the realm of elder abuse. “I chose the firm because of the work. I worked in the elder abuse unit at the DA’s office. This is the foremost elder abuse law firm in California, period,” Chisholm said.
Founder Ed Dudensing echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Chisholm’s valuable experience and dedication to fighting for victims of elder neglect and abuse. “Matt shares our firm’s unwavering commitment to these causes, and we’re thrilled to have him on board,” Dudensing said.
Chisholm’s impressive legal background includes securing a groundbreaking “no-body” homicide conviction in Sacramento County and being named the 2022 Prosecutor of the Year. His notable work in elder abuse protection, recognized with the Outstanding Victim Service Award in 2013, further underscores his expertise and dedication to serving vulnerable communities.
The firm is proud to welcome Chisholm to its team, and his addition will continue to strengthen their efforts to combat elder abuse across California.
Dudensing Law is proud to welcome Matt Chisholm, a career prosecutor with over two decades of courtroom experience to our team. Matt’s wealth of experience, particularly in handling complex criminal cases and his deep commitment to justice, makes him an invaluable addition to our firm.
Dudensing Law has secured a $3 million settlement for the family of an 85-year-old woman following a case of severe elder abuse and neglect. The settlement brings justice to the family after their loved one suffered while under the care of a nursing home.
The patient, who had lived independently with her husband of over 50 years and managed his complex medical care, including kidney dialysis, fractured her right distal femur in a May 2022 fall. After successful surgery at San Francisco General Hospital, she was transferred to a nursing home for short-term rehabilitation in June 2022.
In February 2025, Dudensing Law secured a $2 million settlement for the family of an elderly woman after she was admitted to, and later passed away in, a nursing home located in California.
In early February 2023, the patient was admitted to the nursing home following a hospital admission for a minor stroke. Prior to her hospitalization, she was living independently with the assistance of family and had a good quality of life. She was admitted for short-term rehabilitation with the plan that she would return to the community following a brief admission at the nursing home. However, that plan did not come to fruition.
