Aunt of 4-year-old boy whose parents are accused of starving him to death to sue city for $40M
The maternal aunt of a 4-year-old boy who prosecutors say was starved to death by his parents in their New York City apartment has filed a $40 million notice of claim alleging the city’s child welfare agency failed to protect his well-being and safety.
Aunt of 4-Year-Old Who Starved to Death Is Suing Child-Welfare Agency
Jahmeik Modlin’s parents have been charged with manslaughter in his death. His aunt’s suit accuses the city of failing to monitor his safety.
Family of 4-year-old Harlem boy who allegedly starved to death plans to sue city
Relatives of a Harlem child who allegedly starved to death plan to sue the city. Prosecutors say his parents kept food from him, but other family members claim the blame rests solely on the City of New York.
Family of 4-year-old who starved to death in NYC apartment plans to sue ACS
The child’s extended family has continued to say they didn't know about the living conditions inside the home — but claim ACS did, and ignored warning signs they said could have prevented the boy's de
Family of 4-year-old Harlem boy allegedly starved by parents blames children's services
Outside the agency's office in Brooklyn on Monday, family members said this is the fourth child to die in three months under Mayor Eric Adams' administration after families have called on the city for help.
Family sues ACS after 4-year-old starved to death in Harlem
The family of a 4-year-old boy who was found starved to death in Harlem has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the Administration for Children’s Services. The lawsuit seeks $40 million in damages against ACS and the city,
Community divided over lawsuit in Harlem boy’s death: ‘she wasn’t helping’
At the time of his death earlier this month, 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin weighed 19 pounds, which, according to the CDC’s ...
Maternal aunt of malnourished Harlem boy who died files $40 million claim, says city at fault
Lawyers for the maternal aunt of 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin, whose parents are facing criminal charges after he died of ...
A 4-Year-Old Starved to Death at Home. How Were the Signs Missed?
Jahmeik Modlin was found emaciated in a Harlem apartment stocked with food. His family’s child-welfare case had been closed ...
Brutally neglected Manhattan 4-year-old boy, Jahmeik Modlin, weighed just 19 pounds before his death: prosecutors
The Manhattan mom charged with the death of her burned, malnourished 4-year-old son was ordered held on bail at her Wednesday ...
The death of Jahmeik Modlin: How did Administration for Children’s Services fail another child?
The “home” where Jahmeik Modlin and his three siblings were “raised” was by all accounts a torture chamber. Jahmeik was ...