Family of 2-year-old boy who died at suburban daycare sues for negligence

The Brief

  • The family of Jaylin Branch Jr., a 2-year-old who died after a medical emergency at Grandma Jones Daycare in Calumet City, has filed a lawsuit against the facility, alleging negligence.
  • The lawsuit claims daycare staff failed to properly supervise Jaylin despite being aware of his medical condition.
  • The family is also calling for a state investigation into the daycare.

CHICAGO The family of a 2-year-old boy who died after suffering a medical emergency at a Calumet City daycare has filed a lawsuit against the facility, alleging negligence and improper supervision.

Daycare center death

The backstory:

Jaylin Branch Jr. passed away on Feb. 20 after experiencing a medical event while napping at Grandma Jones Daycare, according to the lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court. The complaint claims that daycare personnel were aware of Jaylin’s medical condition but failed to properly monitor him and respond to his emergency.

Jaylin’s family, represented by the C. Norris Law Group, is also calling for a state investigation into the daycare’s practices.

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