Salas v. Grancare, Inc.

Opinion by

Judge MARQUEZ.

In this class action, plaintiffs, George Salas, Norma P. Dougherty, Luanna Clapper, and Lydia B. Dill, on behalf of themselves, their decedents, and others similarly situated, appeal the judgment dismissing their claims against defendants, Grancare, Inc. (Grancare), and AMS Properties (AMS), d/b/a Cedars Health Care Center, Inc (Cedars), on the ground that the trial court lacked jurisdiction because of plaintiffs' failure to exhaust administrative remedies. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

AMS owns, operates, and manages Cedars, a nursing home in Lakewood.…