An Ohio toddler died as a result of on-going severe abuse and neglect, and evidence suggests that Perry County Children Services (PCCS) is responsible. The lower Ohio courts refused to allow the toddler’s estate and the grandmother their day in court, disregarding evidence that PCCS could have saved the child’s life, but instead recklessly ignored signs that the child was in mortal danger.

The Ohio Supreme Court is now reviewing whether the lower courts erred in refusing to allow this case to proceed. CHILD USA, as amicus, is urging the Ohio Supreme Court to ensure that this case does not become a roadmap to shield child protection employees from answering for their willful and reckless conduct that harms children.