Litigation is an important component of our model of change. Each year, our attorneys provide trainings on a wide range of legal issues to over 30,000 aging and disability attorneys, advocates, and service providers. We use information we receive from this network of professionals to identify problems in current systems and to develop and push for the adoption of policies to address those problems. If we are not successful in getting government agencies to adopt those policy proposals, we develop litigation that will break down barriers to benefits. Over the past 48 years, Justice in Aging has returned billions of dollars in benefits to low-income older adults. Browse through some of our more recent past cases below. To go back further in time, read more here.
Clark v. Astrue (United States District Court/Southern District of New York) The late Elaine Clark was the lead plaintiff in Clark v. Astrue, brought by Justice in Aging Directing Attorney
Held v Colvin Justice in Aging, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), and Foley Hoag, LLP have filed an appeal after a district court judge dismissed a class action suit
Hart v. Colvin – Three plaintiffs who were denied of disability benefits sued Social Security for using faulty medical reports. The suit was filed in federal district court in San Francisco
Price v. McCarthy(United States District Court/Southern District of Ohio Western Division) Eighty-nine year old Betty Hilleger, who suffered from frailty and dementia, exhausted all of her limited savings as a
The opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net, and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
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