The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is facing a lawsuit from the family of a 17-month-old toddler who died from a fentanyl overdose.
Montise Bulley, the father of Justin Bulley, has taken legal action against the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for its role in allowing his son to die while in the custody of his mother, who was known to be an unsuitable parent for the child and his siblings.
Justin died on February 18, 2024, after ingesting fentanyl in a Lancaster home while under the care of his mother and grandfather. Both individuals had lengthy histories of substance abuse and criminal activity. Despite the multitude of red flags, DCFS placed Justin and his siblings in their care. Montise had been fighting to gain custody of his son at the time.
Montise has filed a lawsuit against the DCFS for $65 million,…
