PLANO, Texas - A North Texas mother is suing Bright Horizons at Legacy, claiming her 20-month-old daughter was poisoned by drugs in a vape pen on her first day attending the daycare center in January. This alarming case, highlighted by Star Local Media, highlights the serious allegations of negligence against the daycare.
Star Local Media Highlights Plano Daycare Negligence
Star Local Media has shared further details, saying that on the toddler's first day at Bright Horizons at Legacy, a caregiver noticed the child holding a pink vape pen with smoke coming from her mouth and nose. Despite these obvious signs of distress, the daycare failed to seek immediate medical attention or report the incident to the mother, Jocelyn Carter, or the authorities as mandated by Texas daycare laws.
Drugging Symptoms and Delayed Daycare Response
The lawsuit, as reported by Star Local Media, states that when Carter picked up her daughter, a Bright Horizons at Legacy worker told her the child was "a good sleeper" despite the child's inflamed face. Eight days later, the daycare admitted to Carter that her daughter had managed to get hold of a vape pen. According to the lawsuit, a caregiver took the vape pen from the toddler and confronted another caregiver, who then pocketed the device. The incident was not reported because the caregiver who witnessed it did not know how to report it and feared getting into trouble.
"I am furious that Bright Horizons at Legacy knew my daughter could be poisoned by drugs in a vape pen, but they chose to do nothing and remained silent," Carter said in her statement to Star Local Media. "My daughter is my world. I don't want to imagine what might have happened if I hadn't rushed her to a doctor as soon as I sensed something was off."
Texas State Investigations and Findings
Carter involved the Plano Police Department, whose investigation revealed the toddler could have inhaled up to 40 mg of nicotine from a Lost Mary OS5000 disposable vape pen, according to the lawsuit. The Texas Poison Center Network states that ingesting small amounts of nicotine can be fatal for children. Separate investigations by the Texas Health and Human Services Child-Care Licensing Division and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services substantiated Carter's claims. These agencies cited Bright Horizons at Legacy for neglectful supervision and failure to meet mandatory reporting requirements.
The Button Law Firm Takes Legal Action Against Bright Horizons at Legacy
"Negligent practices at Bright Horizons at Legacy failed this family by endangering an innocent toddler's life," said Russell Button, daycare injury lawyer at The Button Law Firm. "Hard-working parents like Ms. Carter expect daycare centers to hire responsible caregivers and provide a safe environment. Bright Horizons at Legacy did neither, causing a little girl to suffer."
The Button Law Firm is committed to advocating for the rights of children and their families, ensuring daycare facilities adhere to the highest standards of safety and care. As the case progresses, our team will provide updates and continue to support families affected by daycare negligence.
Learn More About The Button Law Firm
The Button Law Firm is a Texas-based personal injury law firm that advocates for children and their families in meaningful litigation to make local communities safer. Our team focuses on daycare and child-related injuries such as abuse and neglect cases, bottle warmer burns, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries. With attorneys in Dallas, Houston, and Midland, The Button Law Firm helps families move forward across the Lone Star State.
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