On October 2, 2024, Attorney General Kris Mayes filed an amended complaint in the ongoing lawsuit against Heritage Village Assisted Living, adding new racketeering claims and seeking court-appointed receivership of two more facilities, Visions Mesa and Visions Apache Junction. These facilities, like Heritage Village, are controlled by Gary and Tracy Langendoen.
The expanded lawsuit comes after evidence was uncovered by Peter Davis, the court-appointed receiver, who took over operations of Heritage Village earlier this year. According to Mayes, significant financial misconduct was discovered, including the diversion of over $2.9 million from Heritage Village’s accounts, which should have been used for resident care. Instead, the funds were used to cover debts and expenses for other properties controlled by the Langendoens. This misuse of funds left Heritage Village residents neglected, with premiums for the facility’s insurance going unpaid, leading to its cancellation.
Mayes emphasized the urgency of preventing the Langendoens from further jeopardizing the safety of residents in the two additional facilities by expanding the receivership. The lawsuit also includes claims of forgery, fraud, and elder abuse, with Mayes seeking treble damages against the Langendoens for their actions.
“This fraud is shocking in magnitude, and we are taking every action necessary to ensure these facilities are operated properly, and residents are no longer put at risk,” said Attorney General Mayes.
The lawsuit continues to seek justice for vulnerable residents and to bring accountability to those responsible for the abuses.
