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New lawsuit details alleged abuse reports before 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan died
Suffolk County faces $250m lawsuit over missed abuse warnings before 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan's death.
In brief
Suffolk County faces $250m lawsuit over missed abuse warnings before 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan's death. Suffolk County officials face $250 million lawsuit for failing to report abuse warnings before 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan's death. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
New lawsuit filed
A $250 million lawsuit alleges multiple failures by child welfare and school officials in the case of 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan's death.
Mother's emotional statement
Portia Duncan said she was angry over her daughter's death circumstances and that 'I'm pissed I'm pissed'.
“I'm pissed I'm pissed”
Alleged abuse timeline
Jor'Dynn told school nurse not to call foster mother about visible face marks and had 90 injuries before death.
Legal guardian's admission
Emily Kelley admitted hitting Jor'Dynn during mealtime with no action taken.
“Emily Kelley admitted that she hit Jor'Dynn Duncan. It's in the records. She hit her during mealtime and nothing was done”
Medical examiner findings
Jor'Dynn had a massive infection and 90 injuries at death on December 29, 2026.
Current legal status
Emily Kelley, Barbara Renner, and Elyssa Seymore face charges and have pleaded not guilty.
Mother's hope for change
Portia Duncan hopes her daughter's case leads to systemic changes to protect other children.
“I pray after this when my daughter, that this doesn't happen to anybody else's child”
The big picture
Suffolk County officials face $250 million lawsuit for failing to report abuse warnings before 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan's death.
