By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A former Baker, Louisiana day care worker was arrested and charged with the murder of a 2 month old infant. The Baker police arrested, Ashley Rene Reifer after an autopsy revealed that 2 month old Brody Hopper died as a result of traumatic brain injury. Brody Hopper was in the care of Reifer at the Busy Bee Learning Center when this incident happened.
By Scott Zahler, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A 17 year old Georgia high school football player from Acworth, Georgia in Cobb County was charged with battery after he allegedly attacked an opposing team member. The alleged attack occurred during a football game between Loganville Christian Academy and Northside Christian Academy. Adam Chumley, a lineman from Northside Christian Acadamy pulled off the helmet of Jarrett Briscoe age 14. Chumley began beating Brsicoe in the in the head causing a possible concussion, headaches, vomiting and nausea. The incident happened during the game in which Loganville Christian Academy was leading, 33-0.
By Will Brown, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
An Akron, Ohio day care worker left a 13 month old child in a vehicle outside a local day care center. The vehicle apparently was carrying 5 children. The day care worker brought four of the five children into the center, leaving the fifth child in the vehicle for several hours. According to reports, it was 90 degrees outside. The 13 month old that was left in the vehicle died.
By Will Brown, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
An Ohio boy tragically died at Circleville Raceway Park. The six year old was diving his go-cart in a private session at the race track when he was hit by a motorcycle. Officials report that the go-cart spun out and was hidden behind a small hill when it was struck by the motorcycle. The child received treatment at the scene of the accident and was transported by air ambulance to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He later died from his injuries.
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Linda Favazza, a day care center owner in Methuen, Massachusetts faced criminal charges due to the death of a child and having an unlicensed facility.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
The Pool Safety Campaign emphasizes the importance of installing barriers around outdoor swimming pools. By doing so, parents are limiting pool access to adults only. This is the best way to keep children safe. A successful pool barrier prevents a child from getting over, under or through to gain access to the pool or spa. Successful barriers include fences, walls, and gates.
By Scott Zahler, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Roberto Emilio Basilio and Ayinde Kadeen Woodley, both 18, and Anthony Jason Riddle and Jose Luis Sotero, both 17, were charged with battery, theft and robbery after they allegedly beat and robbed a thirteen-year-old boy at The Avenue Forsyth in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The boy was repeatedly punched and then was robbed of his Gucci backpack. The thirteen-year-old sustained cuts and abrasions in the assault, which required medical attention.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
Assistant Principal, Anthony Alvarez, 40, of Arvada High School, located in Arvada, Colorado, faces charges of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. It was reported that his wife caught Alvarez having an affair with a student and forced him to turn himself in.
By David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a 5 year old boy died when a SUV went into an Idaho lake His one year old brother also suffered serious personal injuries as a result of this Idaho automobile accident. The driver – Sarah Deshazer – was attemping to turn the SUV around when the vehicle went off the road and plunged into the lake’s murky waters. Fire Rescue and Firefighters responded to the scene and soon began CPR on the 5 year old boy. The child was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
By Robert Chaiken, Attorney & David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
In Van Alstyne, Texas, a day care center owner was accused of putting drugs in the milk of the children for nap time. It was reported that Kimberly Lane – owner of the Texas Day Care Center – Luv N Learning Day Care – mixed an over the counter (OTC) medication – antihistamine – in the milk. The medications were reportedly crushed and then put in the “special milk”. Fifteen children were enrolled in the Texas Day Care Center. The ages of the children in this child care center ranged from 20 months to over 4 years old. It was reported that other abuse / neglect also took place this Texas Day Care Center.
