Sorrel v. Eagle Healthcare, Inc.

— Orly Sorrel sued Eagle Healthcare when it failed to timely refund unearned charges for nursing home care. The court dismissed the action on summary judgment. Because Eagle Healthcare unlawfully retained possession of funds to which Sorrel was entitled, he suffered sufficient injury to maintain his Consumer Protection Act claim. We reverse in part.

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Orly Sorrel admitted his wife to Pinehurst Park Terrace nursing home. He signed the admission agreement as the party responsible for payment. As required by the agreement, he paid for 18 days of care in advance. One week later, Ms. Sorrel died and…