On Friday, July 23, Sonoma County agreed to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of Clay Greene who was forcibly separated from his partner of 20 years, Harold Scull, after Harold suffered a fall. Having lost their home and all of their belongings, Harold died three months later without Clay by his side. Sonoma County will pay Clay and Harold’s estate $600,000 for its role in their ordeal. The nursing home where the County sent Clay against his will is to pay $53,000. Thanks to the incredible work of the National Center for Lesbian Rights which represented Clay in the lawsuit, a measure of justice was achieved. But this egregious case of LGBT elder abuse and discrimination is a chilling example of why LGBT seniors remain reluctant to reach out for the help they need as they age.