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FACILITY SUED AFTER DISABLED TEEN'S DEATH

(New Paris, OH)--A lawsuit has been filed as the result of the death of a 16-year-old boy who was in the care of a residential facility just outside of New Paris.  Jordan Shinn had lived at the Foundations Intermediate Care since he was seven years old due to disabilities that included cerebral palsy, epiliepsy, and other developmental conditions.  An autopsy determined he died from the effects of fentanyl and a veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use.  The lawsuit primarily alleges employees with known histories of drug use failed to provide proper supervision and left belongings accessible to residents.  The lawsuit seeks punitive damages.