12-year-old Malinda Hoagland's family sues state, two counties, and schools in Pennsylvania for failing to prevent abuse that led to her death.
12-year-old Malinda Hoagland's half-sisters have filed lawsuits against the state, two counties, and various schools in Pennsylvania, claiming that they failed to identify and act upon warning signs of abuse that ultimately led to her death in May. The lawsuits accuse the parties of neglecting their duties and not taking appropriate action to protect the child from her abusive home environment. Malinda's father, Rendell Hoagland, and his girlfriend, Cindy Warren, are facing murder charges. The civil claims seek full legal accountability for the educators, caseworkers, and institutions that failed Malinda.
August 14, 2024
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