How Could You? Hall of Shame-Isaiah Shane case-Child Death and Lawsuit

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From Escondido, California, group home resident Isaiah Shane, 18, “died from a drug overdose.”

“Isaiah Shane, 18, had a sickness, according to his mother, Amanda Shane — A drug addiction so severe that after he was hospitalized, the county placed him in the foster care system so that he could receive treatment through Circle of Friends.

Isaiah was found unresponsive inside a group home on Pinehurst Avenue in Escondido on May 3, [2021] according to a claim filed against the county by the family’s attorney. ”

“The home has had 344 emergency calls since 2016, according to EPD.

Isaiah’s family gathered Tuesday to share their concerns about the facility and call for its end

“It is imperative that every child within the custody of San Diego County or the state of California be kept alive and be given proper medical and mental health care as their rights as human beings,” Amanda Shane said.

“What kind of protection was the county talking about when they took Isaiah from his mother, and then Isaiah ended up dying in the care of the county?” family advocate Shane Harris said. “I want to know what kind of protection was the county talking about.”

NBC 7 reached out to Circle of Friends and their board of directors for comment but has not heard back.

A spokesperson from the county said they do not comment on pending litigation, but they will not be referring any more kids to Circle of Friends at this time.

The county acknowledged the long list of issues at the facility and said the issue isn’t a lack of care for the kids, but a struggle to find the right staff to give the care the teens really need.

The Shane family is seeking $1 million in damages. The county has 45 days to respond to the claim. If it’s denied, the family will be filing a wrongful death lawsuit.”

Mother Files Claim Against County After Son Dies From Drug Overdose in Group Home
[NBC San Diego 11/17/21 by Dana Griffin]

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