A new lawsuit has been filed against the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) alleging that the agency could have prevented the death of a toddler. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the family of two-year-old James Dunklee, who died in 2018 after suffering from severe head injuries.
According to the lawsuit, CYFD had received multiple reports of abuse and neglect concerning James and his siblings prior to his death but failed to take appropriate action to protect them. The lawsuit alleges that the agency’s negligence and failure to act ultimately resulted in James’ death.
The family’s attorney stated that the lawsuit aims to hold CYFD accountable for its actions and to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future. CYFD has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
This lawsuit serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of agencies like CYFD in protecting vulnerable children and the devastating consequences that can occur when they fail to act. The family is seeking justice for James and hoping to enact change within the agency to prevent future tragedies.
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