Local man’s family sues care giving facility after being injured in an accident

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) A 30 year old autistic man was able to live in his own apartment with the assistance of assigned caregivers. Now, the caregiver organization is facing a lawsuit, after he was left hospitalized after a series of mishandling by a couple employees.

A lawyer for the family says two caregivers who would visit the man's home frequently ended up turning the apartment into a "personal party pad." They also accused the caregivers of taking the man on a "joyride" that led to a crash that left the 30 year old badly injured.

KION’s Erika Bratten is reaching out to the mother of the man, as well as the lawyer, and the organization involved in a KION exclusive report tonight at 5 and 6pm.