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Story summary
- A lawsuit alleges that the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) failed to protect 13-year-old Jade Smith, who died by suicide in January 2023 after family separation.
- The family claims ACS neglected to investigate abuse allegations against her stepfather and disregarded her mental health history.
- After Jade's death, ACS increased scrutiny on the family, resulting in job losses and homelessness.
- A judge later dismissed the abuse allegations against the parents as implausible, and the family is seeking damages.
