Attorneys for an 11-year-old boy are suing a Birmingham residential behavioral facility claiming the boy was repeatedly abused while in treatment and even bitten by scorpions in his bed.
“He was also threatened and verbally and mentally abused by staff,’’ James said.On Jan. 17, 2022, M.C. was assaulted by an ACS employee, the suit contends. He suffered injuries to his shoulder area including a broken collarbone.Just days later, on Jan. 23, 2022, M.C. was assaulted in the head, face and neck by an employee, the lawsuit states.
M.C. was discharged from the facility on June 10, 2022. Prior to his discharge, the suit contends, the boy was assaulted by employees and other residents. He suffered a black eye and bruises. James provided a letter from the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources that stated “the agency found sufficient evidence to prove that physical abuse occurred to said child. Case was closed as ‘indicated.’’
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