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We intend to defend this case by arguing that Support Systems and Services did not violate any of the provisions of the CILA Act nor the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. Specifically, we will present a defense that the insured is not guilty of neglect in that it did not have notice that there was a risk that Elise Wasson may fall from a chair. Further, we will present a case that the delay reporting the occurrence and, therefore, the delay in obtaining medical treatment, did not cause an increase in Elise’s injuries and damages.

Based on the information that we have at this time, we do not believe that the insured is liable for failing to take precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent Elise from falling from the kitchen chair. Further, even if the Jasmyn Steele was present in the kitchen, a fall may not have been prevented unless she was positioned next to Elise. Since there were no other
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This issue necessitates the retention of a medical expert for a more thorough evaluation. At this juncture, it is possible that the delay in medical treatment did cause, or at the least, worsen Elise’s injury. G. Summary of Discovery Responses Relevant to the Medicare Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (MMSEA). Full Name: Elise A. Wasson Date of Birth: September 8, 1957 SSN: 356-58-8789 Gender: F
III. RESOLUTION STRATEGY
We suggest evaluating a resolution strategy after we have obtained the plaintiff’s discovery responses. We anticipate that we will then have the opportunity to provide an initial assessment of the value of the case and the Elise Wasson’s injuries. We will also be able to determine if additional discovery is needed to investigate the claim or if seeking a quick resolution is advantageous to the

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