$19.3M
Childhood Abuse
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Case Details
DSHS/DCYF removed M.D., a then perfectly healthy 18-month-old, from a stable foster care placement in Washington and placed her into the home of her alleged father in Texas. Two months later he severely beat her. As a result, M.D. suffered severe brain damage, rendering her quadriplegic, blind, and unable to feed or care for herself in any manner for the rest of her life. Prior to placing M.D. in Texas, DSHS/DCYF failed to read a 26-page home study that had been completed by the State of Texas, contrary to DSHS/DCYF policies. This home study raised numerous red flags regarding the safety of the placement. In addition, DSHS/DCYF failed to review their own files, which also contained concerning information of the alleged father. Ressler & Tesh obtained a settlement of $19,300,000 for M.D. This settlement will take care of M.D. for the rest of her life. In addition, it is the largest single plaintiff settlement against DSHS/DCYF.
Additional Notes
This settlement will take care of M.D. for the rest of her life. In addition, it is the largest single plaintiff settlement against DSHS/DCYF.