Lawsuit claims day care worker impaired when infant died

The family of a 4-month-old baby who died at a Covington daycare has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. They claim that an employee of the Little Treehouse Learning Center may have been "under the influence of marijuana" when the tragedy occurred. According to the family's lawsuit, the daycare was negligent. They allege that some employees did not have proper training in CPR and first aid. The family also points to a history of safety violations at the center. New information suggests that an employee was stopped by police for speeding and marijuana possession earlier that same day. On February 7, Covington police were called to the daycare after an employee reported finding the baby unresponsive. The employee told 911 dispatchers the baby was not breathing while being checked during nap time. The family's lawsuit claims that the employee who made the call was the same woman who was pulled over by police. Police records show that during the traffic stop, the officer detected the smell of marijuana and found THC gummies in the employee's purse. The officer did not arrest her but issued a citation. The lawsuit argues that the employee was negligent in caring for the infant, leading to the baby's choking and subsequent death. The timeline in the lawsuit details events from 2 p.m., when employees fed the baby, until 3:39 p.m., when they called 911. The lawsuit raises questions about why the call came so long after the baby stopped breathing. The daycare's lawyer disputed the claims about being under the influence and stated that no evidence supported the assertions made in the lawsuit. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services is aware of the situation but cannot comment due to the ongoing investigation. They emphasize the importance of child safety in daycare facilities.