IRVING, TEXAS - A recent feature by Irving Weekly sheds light on the lawsuit filed after a harrowing incident unfolded at Miss Bloomingdale’s Academy in October 2022. A family, who is being represented by The Button Law Firm, has filed a lawsuit against the daycare center, accusing it of neglect that put their two-year-old daughter's life in danger. The shocking details of the incident and the subsequent legal action have sparked concerns about daycare safety and the responsibilities of childcare providers.
What Happened at This Irving, Texas Daycare?
The article discusses that, according to the filed complaint, the toddler was not adequately supervised by caregivers, allowing her to wander out of the classroom, open a back door to the playground, and exit the facility unnoticed for an extended period of time. The distressing situation came to light only when the child's father arrived to pick her up at the end of the day. Video footage revealed the toddler attempting to re-enter the facility, crying and yelling, as her father discovered her outside.
The playground at Miss Bloomingdale’s Academy, situated near a busy road and the Trinity Elm Fork River, added another layer of concern. The lawsuit highlighted a damaged section of the playground fence with an opening large enough for a toddler to fit through, posing potential dangers such as drowning, traffic accidents, or abduction.
To read the whole article from Irving Weekly, click here.
State Investigation Findings Determined Violations
According to the article, a subsequent state investigation into the incident found Miss Bloomingdale’s Academy in violation of daycare safety laws. The center allegedly failed to conduct proper headcounts, document children being transferred between the playground and classrooms, adequately supervise the children, and maintain playground equipment and fencing.
The family, which is being represented by Texas daycare injury attorney Russell Button from The Button Law Firm, has taken legal action against Miss Bloomingdale’s Academy. Attorney Button expressed his concerns, stating, “Miss Bloomingdale’s ignored multiple state safety laws that neglected and endangered the life of an innocent toddler. Closely watching children is a basic skill of child care.”
How The Button Law Firm is Working to Get Justice for This DFW Family
The article shares how The Button Law Firm emphasizes the importance of daycare centers adhering to safety regulations and providing a secure environment for children. Russell Button discussed the case's significance, stating, “Hard-working parents like our client should not have to fear for their child’s safety at a local daycare center, and we are thankful nothing catastrophic happened to her.”
This distressing incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical responsibility daycare centers bear in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children entrusted to their care. The Button Law Firm continues to advocate for the rights of parents and their children, seeking justice for those affected by negligence in daycare settings.
How to Contact The Button Law Firm if Your Child Suffered an Injury at Daycare
If your child was left outside at daycare or suffered any kind of daycare injury, it’s important that you speak to an attorney right away. Be sure to reach out to our experienced daycare injury legal team at The Button Law Firm to start getting help today.
To get in touch with our team, call (214)699-4409 or fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page. You can also reach out to us by starting a chat.
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