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Estate of Serinity Deal v. Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Date: 02-04-2018
Case Number: CJ-2013-0080
Judge: Corley
Court: District Court, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Joe Vorndran
Defendant's Attorney: Richard Freeman and Emily Fagan
Description:
Oklahoma City, OK - Oklahoma Pays $475,000 To Settle Wrongful Death Cclaim
The family and estate of Serenity Deal sued the Oklahoma Department of Human Services on a negligence wrongful death theory claiming that employees of the Defendant negligently recommended that the child be placed in the custody of his biological father who subsequently killed her in 2011.
Sean Devon Brooks pled guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison.
The social workers were fired and per charged with suppressing evidence and pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.
The family and estate of Serenity Deal sued the Oklahoma Department of Human Services on a negligence wrongful death theory claiming that employees of the Defendant negligently recommended that the child be placed in the custody of his biological father who subsequently killed her in 2011.
Sean Devon Brooks pled guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison.
The social workers were fired and per charged with suppressing evidence and pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.
Outcome:
Settled for $475,000.00.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Estate of Serinity Deal v. Oklahoma Department of Human S...?
The outcome was: Settled for $475,000.00.
Which court heard Estate of Serinity Deal v. Oklahoma Department of Human S...?
This case was heard in District Court, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Corley.
Who were the attorneys in Estate of Serinity Deal v. Oklahoma Department of Human S...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Joe Vorndran. Defendant's attorney: Richard Freeman and Emily Fagan.
When was Estate of Serinity Deal v. Oklahoma Department of Human S... decided?
This case was decided on February 4, 2018.