Mishandling of Remains Lawsuit | Body Desecration Funeral Claims
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- Negligence,
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress,
- Breach of contract,
- Fraud
- Misrepresentation
Emotional Damage from Mishandling of a Family Members Body During Burial Process
Emotional distress is the often then most significant aspect of a cemetery fraud lawsuit. California court recognize the severe emotional distresses that can be brought upon family members of the deceased who are already bereaved by the death of a loved one. Family members who have the right to file a civil action for cemetery fraud may include- The surviving spouse (ie husband and wife)
- Children of the deceased
- Surviving parents
- Adult siblings
- Competent adult in the next degree of kinship
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Common Examples of Mishandling of a Body in Morgues and Cemeteries: There are numerous negligent actions by cemeteries regarding the mishandling of a body. Some common examples are as follows
- Giving the wrong remains of a loved one after cremation
- Stealing of a casket after burial or changing a casket to a less expensive one
- Burying of the wrong body
- Sale of body parts
- Placing more than one body in a casket
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