February 18, 2025
Originally published by
Daily Journal
In an op-ed for the Daily Journal, Elder Care Attorney Ed Dudensing details the future of elder care under a new Presidential Administration. Elder care policies are at a critical juncture as America’s aging population grows: By 2030, one in five Americans will be over the age of 65, making the need for robust elder care policies more urgent than ever.
Ed highlights the potential dangers of the Trump Administration’s approach to senior care, pointing to deregulation efforts that have weakened safety standards, including reduced penalties for violations and rollbacks of protections against chemical restraints. Ed warns that the reversal of previously implemented reforms could further jeopardize the safety and well-being of elderly Americans, calling for stronger oversight and accountability, regardless of political party, to ensure vulnerable seniors receive the care they deserve.
Windsor Terrace Healthcare, which operates 35 nursing homes across California, faces allegations of exploiting bankruptcy laws to delay and avoid personal injury and wrongful death trials.
My mom has always been a determined, proud woman. Even as a single mother with limited resources, she always did her best to give us everything we needed, finding creative ways to make life fun and meaningful. We’ve always been a close family, gathering for every holiday, cherishing every moment. She held various jobs, including working with the sheriff’s department and on campaigns, and later became a nanny until she eventually slowed down.
As a law firm based in the Golden State, our hearts go out to all the families and communities impacted by the devastating fires sweeping through Los Angeles County. The destruction has been immense, and the road to recovery may feel daunting. For those navigating these challenging times, we want to provide you with key resources to help you get the support you need.
Dudensing Law is proud to welcome Stephanie Johnson to the firm. Stephanie, a seasoned attorney based in Central California, brings over a decade of dedicated legal experience and a steadfast commitment to advocating for vulnerable individuals and their families.
In a recent piece for Consumer Attorneys of California’s Forum Magazine, Ed Dudensing underlines the importance of holding corporate overseers accountable in elder abuse cases. By shifting focus from bedside caregivers to the profit-driven enterprise structures at the top, which often prioritize financial gain over patient safety, attorneys can seek justice for clients and maximize punitive damages.
Dudensing goes on to provide crucial information on unraveling the complex webs large companies use to avoid transparency and accountability and provide tips for plaintiff’s attorneys in proving liability by corporate overseers.
“The ‘holy grail’ of corporate liability is proving that corporate defendants operated their enterprise in a manner designed to maximize profits at the expense of patient care,” Dudensing writes.
Dudensing Law founder Ed Dudensing was recently selected as one of SacTown Magazine’s “Top Lawyers 2024”. This recognition reflects Ed’s unwavering commitment to advocating for victims of elder abuse and neglect in the Sacramento community.
SacTown Magazine’s inaugural Top Lawyers list, developed by Professional Research Services (PRS), is built on an extensive peer-review survey distributed to attorneys and judiciary members across the Sacramento area. Thousands of votes were cast, recognizing outstanding performance across various practice areas. Inclusion in Sactown Magazine’s Top Lawyers is an honor that reflects a lawyer’s professional standing among their peers. Listings are solely based on merit and cannot be purchased.
This week, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, Bernie Sanders, and Jan Schakowsky issued a letter to the CEOs of three of the largest for-profit nursing homes in the U.S., urging them to end their opposition to the Biden-Harris Administration’s nursing home staffing rule.
September 19, 2024
Originally published by
Daily Journal
Ed Dudensing recently authored a column for the Daily Journal discussing how litigation holds nursing homes and private equity firms accountable for declining care standards. He highlights the growing trend of private equity ownership in elder care, which prioritizes profits over resident well-being, leading to higher rates of neglect and adverse health outcomes.
Dudensing also emphasizes that litigation is crucial in exposing these failures and pushing for accountability. Successful lawsuits not only address individual cases but also drive regulatory reforms, ensuring that elder care facilities prioritize quality care over profit.
Ed Dudensing, founder of Dudensing Law, recently spoke with the Los Angeles Business Journal about the firm’s new office in Los Angeles, located in the Century City neighborhood. By expanding into Southern California, Dudensing Law aims to provide individuals and families in need with specialized legal services, particularly as the elder care industry is increasingly occupied by private equity and other profit-motivated investors. In the article, Ed notes that the firm will likely need to hire at least two new attorneys in order to meet the growing needs in the region and the lack of criminal enforcement in these types of cases.
Office Manager and Senior Litigation Secretary Kari Kalista recently celebrated 15 years with Dudensing Law.
With deep expertise in civil procedure, court rules at every level, and every phase of case development, she has been an anchor of the firm's operations since day one.
Dudensing Law Founder Ed Dudensing led a presentation titled "Financials 101 for Elder Abuse Lawyers" for a California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR) webinar, equipping plaintiff-side elder abuse attorneys with the tools to read nursing home financial records as litigation evidence.
The session discussed key financial paperwork and how each document type can reveal deliberate cost-cutting decisions, profit-shifting to affiliated companies, and the financial control structures that connect parent companies to individual facilities.
“How would you describe Dudensing Law’s approach to handling your case?”
Former client Ralph V. says it best: even across three time zones, the Dudensing Law team made sure every member of his family felt informed, supported, and never alone in the process.
That is the standard we hold ourselves to for every family we represent.
If you or a loved one has experienced elder abuse or neglect, we are here to help: dudensinglaw.com/contact/
The nursing home that neglected your loved one probably doesn't own itself.
In his Rutter Group treatise on elder abuse litigation, founder Ed Dudensing writes extensively about the corporate structures behind California's long-term care facilities.
A typical defendant isn't a single entity; it's generally a licensed operator owned by a management company, owned by a holding company, owned by a private equity fund, with the actual assets held somewhere entirely separate.
Founder Ed Dudensing was recently interviewed by Law.com's The Recorder in recognition of his selection as a finalist for the 2026 California Legal Awards “Attorney of the Year”.
The piece dives into what drives Ed's work, passions, and what he sees as a defining threat to elder care today.
As Ed told Law.com, "Now, with big finance becoming more and more involved, there's just such a fundamental misalignment, because big finance reports to investors. They don't even pretend to be caring about the residents of these end-use facilities. It's a real estate play, and so it's very frightening."
