What is the test for a dependent adult abuse claim?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Roberson v. County of Kern, 1:10-cv-01371 OWW JLT (E.D. Cal. 2011):

Section 15657 provides heightened remedies to plaintiffs who successfully sue for dependent adult abuse. See Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code 15657. To obtain remedies, a plaintiff must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant is liable for neglect or physical abuse, and that the defendant acted with recklessness, oppression, fraud, or malice. Id. ; Sababin v. Superior Court, 144 Cal. App. 4th 81, 88 (2006).

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