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Mom files lawsuit against Louisville foster care facility where another child died earlier this year

A mom has filed a lawsuit alleging abuse at Brooklawn, saying their child was choked by a worker last year.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A new lawsuit alleges abuse at a Louisville foster care facility.

Brooklawn came under fire earlier this year when a 7-year-old boy died in their care.

Now, another parent alleges their 11-year-old was choked by a worker at the facility last year leaving bruises.

The lawsuit, filed by the child’s mother, said she found out about the incident over a phone call with her son and then saw bruises when she came to visit.

In the suit, the mother claims a worker told her the bruises came from a restraint hold.

WHAS11 News has reached out to Brooklawn for comment but have not heard back.

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