Timeline of events:
May 4, 2006: Complaint filed alleging a violation of patients' rights under Health and Safety code section 1430 (b)
Nov. 30, 2009: Trial begins
June 14, 2010: Closing arguments begin
June 17, 2010: Closing arguments conclude, jury breaks for deliberation
July 6, 2010: Jury returns verdict of $618 million in statutory damages and over $58 million in restitution
July 7, 2010: Skilled Healthcare stock hits record low as prices more than 75 percent to just $1.52 a share
July 15, 2010: Attorneys opt to forgo punitive damages phase; jury released after nearly seven months of service
July 25, 2010: Parties enter mediation talks
Aug. 6, 2010: Defendants file motion for mistrial on grounds of juror misconduct
Aug. 26, 2010: Court finds no evidence of juror misconduct
Sept. 7, 2010: Parties reach initial settlement agreement
Nov. 30, 2010: Court approves final settlement agreement
Jan. 6, 2011: Deadline for class members to file a claim
Feb. 3, 2011: Injunction goes into effect
'Business as usual': Injunction looming for Humboldt County facilities in lawsuit - ContraCostaTimes.com
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