AB 51

This bill creates a civil cause of action for financial exploitation of a vulnerable

person. The bill defines the term “vulnerable person" to include persons who are

elderly, financially incapable, incapacitated, or those with a disability who are

susceptible to force, threat, duress, coercion, persuasion, or physical or emotional

injury because of a physical or mental impairment. Under the bill, a court must

award a person who brings a successful action enhanced damages, attorney fees, and

reasonable fees for any necessary services of a conservator or guardian ad litem.