Annie and Abram Thigpen brought their newborn, Winona, to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma. An already trying time turned into a nightmare when they were accused of abuse by the state. Thankfully, the Thigpens found us and we were able to help get the case dismissed.
The Thigpen family suffered a grave injustice at the hands of the Washington State child welfare system. Despite clear evidence indicating that their infant daughter Winona’s injuries were not the result of abuse, the state relentlessly pursued accusations against Annie and Abram Thigpen, causing immense distress to the family.
The Thigpens took their daughter to the hospital out of concern for her health, only to find themselves falsely accused of child abuse. The misdiagnosis of a skull fracture, which was later disproven, set off a chain of events that subjected the Thigpens to unwarranted scrutiny and intervention by Child Protective Services (CPS).
Despite alternative explanations provided by other medical professionals, such as Dr. Niran Al-Agba, who found no evidence of abuse, the state persisted in their unfounded allegations. The Thigpens complied with numerous safety plans and parenting classes, yet CPS continued to move the goalposts, demonstrating a broken system that failed to protect innocent families.
Fortunately, the Thigpens found a strong advocate in attorney Chris Torrone. Chris recognized the injustice being inflicted upon the family and worked tirelessly to defend them against the state’s baseless accusations. He provided a safe space for the family during health and safety visits and ultimately played a crucial role in getting the dependency case dismissed.
Chris’ dedication to the Thigpens’ case helped expose the flaws in the child welfare system and the potential for families to be wrongfully accused and harmed by overzealous intervention. His commitment to justice and unwavering support for the Thigpens during this traumatic ordeal cannot be overstated.
While the dismissal of the case brought relief to the Thigpens, the ordeal has left them feeling unsafe and stigmatized. The founded allegations of negligent treatment or maltreatment, despite a lack of evidence, may have lasting consequences for the family.
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The Thigpen case serves as a cautionary tale of a child welfare system in need of reform, where innocent families can be caught in a nightmarish situation. It is thanks to the tireless efforts of Chris Torrone and Torrone Law that the Thigpens were able to overcome this injustice and begin the process of healing from this traumatic experience.
Unfortunately, the state doesn’t always have your best interests at heart, especially with bureaucracy and politics get in the way.
That’s why it’s so important that you have someone to fight for you in court against anyone that’s trying to destroy your family and take your loved ones. If you are facing daunting odds, and you need help, schedule an appointment with Torrone Law today and get a free case evaluation.
