What happens at the end of that amount of time? Are you miraculously cured?
I suspect the purported "per diem" accumulates to the desired amount the alleged victim desires.
Small claims court allows you to sue a person, business, or government agency that you think owes you money. Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if you're a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you can't have one with you in court.
There are some limits on small claims in California.
You can't have a lawyer represent you.
You have to collect the money if you win your case.
The court does not do it for you.
If you started the case, you can't appeal if you lose your case.
The judge's decision is final.
You can appeal if you are sued, or the other side sues you back, and you lose.
If small claims court limits don't work for you, you may want to think about opening a case in civil court.
That process is much more challenging and expensive, though, especially if you decide to file on your own without an attorney.
https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/small-claims-california