Mortuary and crematory malpractice cases can present the most shocking practices in an industry that portrays itself as caring. It can be devastating to learn that the funeral home you trusted to perform proper and dignified services did the contrary. If you have found yourself or your loved ones in this situation, do not hesitate to contact a mortuary malpractice lawyer. A dedicated member of our team could help you understand your options for legal recourse.
These incidents are from actual funeral abuse cases we have handled:
The mortuary malpractice attorneys at Brayton Purcell LLP helped confirm the rights of people to sue for damages whenever their loved one or close friend is the victim of the desecration of funeral home services. The California Supreme Court decision in Christensen v. Superior Court (1991); 54 Cal.3d 868 remains the leading case authority establishing these rights.
We have achieved the highest verdicts and settlements in the nation in cases involving the mishandling of funeral services and cremations. This includes punitive damages against a funeral home for losing the cremated remains of a families’ loved one and attempting to blame one of the family members for the loss ( May L. Conway v. Gates, Kingsey & Gates (1992); Case No. WEC 113827, Los Angeles Superior Court, CA).
We strongly feel that class actions are against the best interests of individuals victimized by the funeral home or crematory misconduct. We oppose their use because, in this area of legal practice, class actions often result in less recovery for individual claimants and benefit class counsel more than the victims. We believe that the aggressive pursuit of individual funeral abuse cases achieves fairer remedies and provides an effective check on the funeral home industry.
If you believe that the remains of a member of your family have been mistreated, please do not hesitate to contact Brayton Purcell LLP today for a free consultation. A mortuary malpractice lawyer at our office could assess your case and walk you through your options for seeking justice.