Mortuary Mishap Ends in $950K Settlement
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Case Background
This legal action, formally titled Sheila Esfahani Goe, et al. v. Zirius, Inc., et al. (Case No. 23AHCV01969), arose from a deeply upsetting incident concerning the handling of human remains. The family of the deceased, represented by Sheila Esfahani Goe, Sharleen Esfahani, Shervin Esfahani, Shervon Esfahani, and Parvin Esfahani, filed the complaint on August 28, 2023, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pasadena Courthouse.
Cause
The Plaintiffs centered their complaint around the Defendants’ alleged mishandling of the remains of their loved one, which caused the family severe emotional distress. The lawsuit claimed that the Defendants, including Mountain View Mortuary, failed to properly prepare and manage the body in accordance with the contract and the basic standard of care expected of a professional mortuary. The family accused the Defendants of breaching the sacred trust associated with funeral arrangements.
Injury
The primary injury claimed by the Plaintiffs was the profound and severe emotional distress they endured upon discovering the alleged mistreatment of their relative's remains. This emotional suffering stemmed from the desecration of the deceased's body and the subsequent disruption to their mourning process. The Plaintiffs stated the Defendants’ actions caused them mental anguish, anxiety, humiliation, and distress they would be unable to cope with.
Damages Sought
The family sought various fo
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