By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Slidell, Louisiana, a man was arrested and charged with the death of a 22 month old girl. As reported in the WWLTV News, the St. Tammany Sheriff’s office believes that Rubie Boland was shaken and assaulted by her babysitter at the time – Andrew Roberts (age 20).
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Houston, Texas, a family is grieving the death of 3 month old Kamron Kelly. Police believe that the mother’s boyfriend (Nathaniel Flowers) shook the baby which in turn caused injuries consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome. A neighbor had attempted to revive the baby after he was contacted by Nathaniel Flowers. During the CPR efforts, it was reported that Flowers attempted to leave the area or scene. The baby died two days after the incident after being in critical care at Texas Children’s Hospital.
By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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In Trenton, New Jersey, police arrested three juveniles and two adults who allegedly participated in a gang rape of a 7 year old. According to a story posted by the Associated Press, the 7 year old girl’s stepsister (age 15) brought the girl to a party and sold the girls to others according to police and investigators. This is a most disturbing story which shows the poor judgment and callousness of teenagers and adults alike. Children should be protected by family members, friends, day care providers, and others. Children should not be taken to parties to be abused, molested, or raped. Hopefully, justice will prevail and the adults and juveniles who committed this crime will serve an appropriate prison term for their crimes. You can read more about this story at Arrests Made in Trenton, New Jersey Gang Rape of 7 Year Old Case.
By Robert Fernicola, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Matthew Wayne Lightbody of Brick New Jersey, was caring for a nine month old girl in his home when the girl went into convulsions. Lightbody called 911 right away, but when emergency responders arrived they found the girl unresponsive and bruised all over her body.
By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Columbus, Ohio, a day care provider was arrested following injuries to a 6 month old girl under the care of the day care provider. The child suffered internal and brain injuries that may be inconsistent with a fall or other accidental cause. Cases like this can be challenging. Many questions or issues arise including the following:
By Joshua Shulman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The USA Today Website recently reported that there have been claims in a lawsuit that the Boy Scouts of America tried to keep information quiet about 1000 suspected child molesters during the time period between 1965 and 1985. The case currently in trial involves a victim of a man who confessed to molesting 17 scouts during his time spent working or volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. Attorneys for the boy claim that the Boy Scouts of American knew about the alleged bad acts of local assistant Scoutmaster, Timur Dykes, yet allowed Dykes to continue his activities with the Boy Scouts of America. Of course, there are many other facts and disputes to this case that will be played out in Court. Ultimately, it will be the decision of the jury to determine the liability of the Boy Scouts of America, the local chapter, and the damages at issue in this case. You can read more about this story at Assistant Scout Master and Boy Scouts of America – Civil Trial Involving Child Abuse in Portland, Oregon.
By Jay Foster, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
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Robert Owen’s eight year old daughter Kaylan came home from school the other day with some shocking news. She said that her teacher, Betty Levy, became annoyed when the child got up to wash her hands without permission, and pushed the girl’s head under the water until she couldn’t breathe, then pulled her head out of the sink and slammed her into a file cabinet. Kaylan said that the incident made her feel “really sad.”
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Little Friends Daycare, in Johnson County, Kansas is a registered but not licensed day care facility. In Kansas, registered daycares are not inspected by the health department unless there is a complaint. A complaint was lodged recently that the center was taking care of six infants at one time; the daycare is only allowed to care for up to three children under the age of eighteen months.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Grand Forks, Minnesota, a former day care owner (Marsha Brouillet) was sentenced for child abuse charges involving a head injury to a friend’s child under her care. The child required a two day hospital stay for injuries resulting in bleeding in the brain and seizures. The mother of the 4 month old child senses that something was wrong with her child and the day care center and sought medical attention for her child. Furthermore, she removed her child from the day care center. The day care owner later admitted to shaking the child without supporting his head. The parents are thankful that the injuries were not worse and they were understandably upset that the day care owner would act in such a reckless and callous manner.
By Jonathan Safran, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Alphabet Street Learning Center was the site of child abuse incidents that led to the criminal prosecution and sentencing of a former day care worker. Pamela Coleman, age 42, was sentence to a one year prison sentence. At the sentencing, Judge Coleman stated that he was concerned about the future safety of her children including the one that she was pregnant with. The child victims at the day care center suffered injuries in the form of spiral fractures. These type of fractures typically occur when a child’s arm is forcefully twisted. Children should be handled with care and not with force especially in a day care center. You can read more about this story at Former Wisconsin Day Care Worker Gets Prison Sentence for Child Abuse Incidents.
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