J.F., an abused, disabled child from Miami-Dade County, FL, received a $1.9 million settlement because of civil rights violations after asserting claims against employees of Florida’s Department of Children & Families for failing to remove him from an abusive group home where he was sexually assaulted by other children. A trust was created with the settlement proceeds, which was placed in a trust just before his adoptive parent passed away. The proceeds from this special needs trust still provide support for J.F. to this day.
J.F., an abused, disabled child from Miami-Dade County, FL, received a $1.9 million settlement because of civil rights violations after asserting claims against employees of Florida’s Department of Children & Families for failing to remove him from an abusive group home where he was sexually assaulted by other children. A trust was created with the settlement proceeds, which was placed in a trust just before his adoptive parent passed away. The proceeds from this special needs trust still provide support for J.F. to this day.
Disclaimer: Most cases result in a lower recovery. Results may not be typical and reflect awards before deduction for attorneys’ fees and expenses. It should not be assumed that your case will have as beneficial a result.