Minga v. Phoenix-N-Peace Adult Care Residence, Inc.

By Judge W. Allan Sharrett

The following is the Court’s decision regarding Defendant’s demurrer in the above-referenced matter.

Summary of Facts

Defendant runs a group home for intellectually challenged individuals, providing supervision, guidance, education, and aid for both everyday activities and integration into society. In 2007 Defendant admitted into its care Mark Cephas, an eighteen-year-old with an IQ of 56, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and behavioral issues. Phoenix-N-Peace admitted him with the understanding that he would have an extra assistant with him at all times. On October…