Skip to main content

Dakota County Settles Wrongful Death Case for $2.25 Million

Dakota County Settles Wrongful Death Case for $2.25 Million

Dakota County Settles Wrongful Death Case for $2.25 Million

Introduction

Dakota County has agreed to a $2.25 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of 6-year-old, who was tragically killed in May 2022.

The mother killed the kid

The boy was found fatally shot in the trunk of a car driven by his mother, who was later convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

The father fought for the kid's custody

In August 2022, the kid's father filed a federal lawsuit against Dakota County and two county employees, alleging negligence by the county's social services. The father, who had been fighting for custody before the boy's death, claimed the county failed to protect the boy despite concerns over his mother’s drug addiction and mental health issues. He argued that, despite repeated warnings, full custody was awarded to the mother.

The lawsuit initially sought damages exceeding $75,000. However, court records dated Dec. 3, 2024, confirm the $2.25 million settlement with Dakota County, marking a resolution in the heartbreaking case.

Comments

Restricted HTML

  • Allowed HTML tags: <a href hreflang> <em> <strong> <cite> <blockquote cite> <code> <ul type> <ol start type> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> <h2 id> <h3 id> <h4 id> <h5 id> <h6 id>
  • Lines and paragraphs break automatically.
  • Web page addresses and email addresses turn into links automatically.

Latest Personal Injury News

Family Wins $6.6M in Toxic Mold Exposure Lawsuit

Categories: Settlements

In August 2019, a family signed a lease with Anza Management for a three-bedroom unit at 4040 Boulder Highway in Las Vegas, Nevada. On November 20, 2019, heavy rain caused severe leaks in their unit, which persisted for three days. Despite…

Anoka County Settles Inmate Medical Neglect Case for $2.55M

Categories: Settlements

Anoka County has agreed to a $2.75 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging it denied proper medical treatment to an inmate in 2022. Under the agreement, the county will pay $2.55 million to the plaintiff, while the remaining amount will be…

Minneapolis Workers Recover $2M in Wage Settlements

Categories: Settlements

The City of Minneapolis guarantees workers access to paid sick leave, a minimum wage, and protection from wage theft. By enforcing these protections, the City’s Civil Rights Department has reached a significant milestone: More than $2 million in…

🎁 March VIP Medical Record Review Offer – Get 300 Pages Free!          
Includes a Free Life Care Plan Report + 10% Off Future Reviews!

Only 7 spots left out of 15—first come, first served!