$9.7M
Child Abuse, Foster Care Negligence
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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.
Represented By
Justice for Kids®
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