In March, a lawyer appointed by an Alabama judge to oversee a deceased child’s estate brought a wrongful death lawsuit against DHR. The lawsuit alleges that DHR and multiple employees ignored warnings about neglect and abuse related to a boy with cerebral palsy.
The lawsuit claims that the DHR employees failed to take action after perceiving multiple red flags related to the foster parents. The plaintiffs allege that the DHR employees ignored repeated signs of child neglect and child abuse, resulting in physical and emotional injuries to the children.
The plaintiffs allege that the DHR employees ignored repeated signs of child neglect and child abuse, resulting in physical and emotional injuries to the children. As a result, the plaintiffs allege that they were forced to endure abuse for years.
The lawsuit claims that the DHS employees failed to take action after perceiving multiple red flags related to the foster parents. The plaintiffs allege that the DHR employees ignored repeated signs of child neglect and child abuse, resulting in physical and emotional injuries to the children.
They specifically told DHR that the child should not remain in the care of her mother. Sadly, she died later that month after the mother’s boyfriend violently assaulted her. As a result of the assault, she suffered from a lacerated liver and severe head trauma. The mother’s boyfriend is now facing capital murder charges. The assault occurred when the child’s mother had left her alone with her boyfriend for several hours.
In one of the largest lawsuits ever filed against the department, the foster children seek $25 million in damages. The plaintiffs claim that the DHR failed ...
The assault occurred when the child’s mother had left her alone with her boyfriend for several hours. The plaintiffs in the wrongful death lawsuit are contending that had DHR acted reasonably and prevented the child from returning to live with her mother after her severe burns, she would not be deceased today.
Alabama Law Enforcement began investigating this case after three teenagers were found intoxicated at a fast-food restaurant. When questioned, the teenager said their foster father gave them alcohol. After investigators called on the children, they began investigating accounts of physical abuse and molestation.
The foster father is currently in prison serving a 25-year sentence after he pled guilty to two counts of child rape, 11 counts of aggravated child abuse, and one count of sexual torture.
Family members also have a right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against DHR when the actions of DHR employees result in a child’s death. Specifically, the estate of the deceased child can file a wrongful death lawsuit for damages. If successful, the damages will be transferred into the child’s estate and distributed to their heirs.
If you find yourself facing DHR allegations or family law issues, contact us today at 888-378-0246.
Typical Scenario: Some secretive allegation of abuse or neglect (a Child Abuse/Neglect report or CA/N in DHR lingo) is made against an Alabama parent. Typically, the parent is scared and uninformed about their rights when DHR social workers show up. Either expressly or impliedly, DHR social workers threaten to “take” the children “into DHR custody” unless the parent “voluntarily” consents to a safety plan. Parent reluctantly agrees to allow the child stay with a grandparent or aunt or other family member. The parent is separated from their child or children and has practically lost custody.