IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT (Sacramento) No. C052955 January 24, 2008 MICHAEL D. AVENI, PLAINTIFF AND APPELLANT, v. BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, DEFENDANT AND RESPONDENT. The Board of Chiropractic Examiners (the Board) brought a disciplinary action against Michael Aveni, D. C. , alleging unprofessional conduct and sexual misconduct in the treatment of several female patients. *fn1 In response to the allegations, Aveni wrote a letter to the investigator for the Board, denying any inappropriate behavior. One day she invited Aveni and his wife over for lunch so a neighbor could give them massages. S. F. was hoping Aveni would hire the neighbor. Further, Carlisle would confirm C. K. did not complain about Aveni and Carlisle subsequently referred clients to Aveni, showing his trust and confidence in Aveni.

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