The Nonprofit
An organization that certifies foster parents.
The Situation
A four-month-old foster child, placed in a home certified by a nonprofit, died in her sleep.
The natural mother, a recovering drug addict, brought a lawsuit against the foster parents and the nonprofit.
The Resolution
Following the plaintiff’s deposition, during which no breach of duty could be identified, NIA asked for and received a voluntary dismissal of the nonprofit.
No loss was paid and legal costs were incurred.
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