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KVUE Reports on Lawsuit Filed by The Button Law FirmWarning Signs Staff Couldn’t Ignore
The KVUE story details multiple warnings from inside Lionheart that were overlooked. A teacher had sent an email to the center’s director describing how Davidson “touches little girls in class inappropriately, tickling them underneath their dresses,” and was seen “rubbing up their thighs” during a movie. Other staff members said he often kissed children on the lips, had them sit on his lap, and took photos of girls in the bathroom.
Despite these repeated reports, no one at the daycare reported the information to state authorities — a clear violation of Texas’s mandatory reporting laws. The result was that the behavior continued far longer than it ever should have.
Failure to Report: A System That Let Children Down
Investigations by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) confirmed that multiple employees witnessed inappropriate conduct but never reported it.
Under Texas law, every daycare worker is required to report suspected abuse immediately — even if there’s no proof yet. Lionheart’s management and staff ignored that duty, allowing a predator continued access to children. KVUE’s reporting brought those systemic failures into public view.
Industry-Wide Accountability at Childcare Centers
The Button Law Firm’s case and KVUE’s coverage highlight how essential accountability is in the childcare industry. When a daycare fails to respond to red flags, it not only violates the law but endangers every child in its care.
“Daycares have one of the highest duties under Texas law — to protect children from harm,” said Russell Button, daycare injury lawyer at The Button Law Firm. “When they ignore that duty, it’s our responsibility to step in and hold them accountable.”
This case serves as a reminder that vigilance, transparency, and reporting save lives. Media coverage like KVUE’s ensures parents understand how crucial those safeguards are.
Fighting for Families Across Texas
The Button Law Firm is pursuing a life-changing result for the child and her family. By exposing what went wrong, the firm aims to prevent future harm and send a clear message to other childcare providers: silence is not protection.
If you believe your child may have been hurt or neglected at a daycare, contact The Button Law Firm at 214-699-4409, email intake@buttonlawfirm.com, or visit our contact page.
Media features like KVUE’s are more than just stories — they’re opportunities to educate families, strengthen safeguards, and ensure that every child in Texas has the right to grow up safe.
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