Attorney Russell Button Featured on Law & Crime Sidebar Podcast: Discussing Daycare Negligence Case Involving Nicotine Exposure

Case Background – What Happened at This Plano Daycare?

The case centers on an alarming incident on the child’s first day at Bright Horizons daycare in Plano, Texas, where she was exposed to nicotine from a vape pen. According to the lawsuit, Bright Horizons failed to supervise the children adequately, allowing the toddler to access the vape pen belonging to a daycare employee. This exposure led to severe symptoms, including swollen eyes and cheeks and a persistent cough that caused vomiting.

The daycare staff did not report the incident to Emergency Services, police, or the child’s mother, Joselyn Carter. Carter only discovered the truth eight days later, leading to significant stress and potential health risks for her daughter.

The Impact This Texas Daycare’s Negligence Had on the Family

On the podcast, Russell Button emphasized the traumatic impact of this incident on the Carter family. "This has been stressful and traumatic on this family, as you can imagine," Button stated. He highlighted the ongoing concerns about the long-term physical, psychological, and emotional effects on the child, noting that such exposure can have lasting repercussions.

Thankfully, the exposure was not fatal, but the uncertainty surrounding the long-term effects adds to the family's distress. Button reassured that they are closely monitoring the toddler’s health and well-being.

The Button Law Firm Takes Legal Action Against Bright Horizons Daycare

Button explained the lawsuit's objectives, emphasizing the need for Bright Horizons to take accountability and make amends for the harm caused. "When they endangered the life of this 20-month-old child, that is going to be a lifelong trigger for her," he noted. The lawsuit seeks to address the psychological, emotional, and physical damages sustained by the little girl and her family.

The case involves claims of negligence, focusing on Bright Horizons' failure to comply with Texas daycare safety laws. The lawsuit also aims to highlight the daycare's systemic failures, from inadequate training and supervision of employees to a culture that discouraged reporting incidents.

History of Violations at Bright Horizons Daycare

Button revealed that this incident was not isolated. Bright Horizons at Legacy had a history of violations, including inadequate training for caregivers, unsafe sleep practices, and prior incidents of abuse and harsh treatment of children. These systemic issues underscore the daycare’s failure to prioritize child safety.

Details and Challenges About the Court Case

When asked about proving the case in court, Button acknowledged the challenges, particularly the lack of surveillance footage at the daycare. He stressed the importance of choosing daycares with live feed and recorded surveillance to ensure child safety. Despite the absence of video evidence, thorough investigations by the police and Texas state agencies have corroborated the claims, providing crucial evidence for the lawsuit.

Holding Daycares Accountable for Negligence

Russell Button’s feature on the Law & Crime Sidebar Podcast sheds light on a critical issue of daycare negligence and the devastating impact it can have on families. The Button Law Firm is committed to holding Bright Horizons accountable and ensuring such incidents do not happen again. As the case progresses, the focus remains on seeking justice for the child and her family and advocating for safer daycare environments for all children.

Our team at The Button Law Firm stands by families affected by daycare negligence, advocating fiercely for their rights and seeking justice. In our unwavering commitment to holding negligent parties accountable, we strive to make communities safer for children across Texas and beyond. To learn more about how we have helped families move forward from daycare negligence and abuse, click here.

To contact The Button Law Firm after a daycare incident, individuals can reach out to our team by phone at (214) 699-4409 or by filling out this contact form. You can also reach us by starting a chat here. Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to provide free and confidential case evaluations to discuss the details of your child’s incident.