A family in Ohio has filed a lawsuit after their 5-year-old developmentally disabled son was allegedly beaten by an older boy during a Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout meeting.
The incident happened Dec. 4, 2025, during a Pack 422 gathering at First Christian Church, according to the complaint.
Serious Injuries Reported
The child, identified in court documents as D.R., was playing in an indoor game with fake snowballs when a 12-year-old boy allegedly attacked him. The lawsuit claims the older scout punched the child in the head, kicked him in the stomach and stomped on his leg.
The assault caused a severe thigh fracture that the family says will lead to lifelong injuries.
“I heard him yell for the first time, and that is a sound I will never forget,” the boy’s mother, Breanna Russell, told local media.
Allegations of Negligence
The family claims the attack occurred while the scoutmaster stepped outside and supervision was lacking. The lawsuit also alleges the older boy had a history of aggressive behavior toward the child.
As a result, the family is suing the Boy Scouts organization, the scout leader and the alleged attacker’s father, arguing that proper supervision could have prevented the incident.
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