# 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.
- Title: New lawsuit details alleged abuse reports before 7-year-old…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/200m-lawsuit-alleges-missed-abuse-warnings-before-7-year-old-jordynn-duncans-death/19985581
- Published: 2026-10-27T16:34:00+00:00
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- Topics: suffolk county, jordynn duncan, child abuse, lawsuit, child death, cps, school district, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

Suffolk County officials face $250 million lawsuit for failing to report abuse warnings before 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan's death.