Case Result

$9.7M

Child Abuse, Foster Care Negligence

2012
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Case Details

Foster child abuse attorney Howard Talenfeld represented several former-foster kids who settled with the city of New York in December 2012. The city agreed to pay $9.7 million to settle the lawsuit. The money will help the former foster kids, some of whom were destitute and homeless at the time of the settlement.

Additional Notes

Settlement with City of New York for foster children abused by Judith Leekin, who imprisoned them and fraudulently collected $1.65 million in adoption subsidies. The settlement helped former foster kids who were destitute and homeless.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
4.48 rating (119 reviews)
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