Case Summary:

The child drowned in a pond. Neighbors of the family with autistic child built a lake on their property near the home of a client in Jackson County, MO. The client had issues with the child wanting to be around water, running out of the house, etc. Neighbors were aware of said issue and had agreed to put a fence around the lake, but never did. Client’s son ultimately drowned in the pond after escaping the home. The neighbor paid policy limit of homeowners insurance.