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The Maricopa County Public Fiduciary's Office is supposed to manage the lives of vulnerable adults. It faces negligence accusations after deaths and severe injuries of its wards.

Richard Baumann saw his leg amputated while under the agency's care. Two others — LaFayette Palmes and Aden Anderson — died.

The office is experiencing high caseloads, and its wards often come with complex needs. Still, some say the office must be held accountable for what happened to its wards.

Richard Baumann remembers a time when he was happy.

It was before the 64-year-old's drinking damaged his brain and rendered him incapable of handling his finances, medical care and day-to-day activities. It was before a government agency was appointed as his legal guardian in court.

And it was bef

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