Family Sues Over Death of 12-Year-Old Malinda Hoagland
Lawsuits allege state, counties, and schools failed to protect the girl from severe abuse and neglect.
- Malinda Hoagland's half-sisters have filed lawsuits in state and federal courts.
- The suits claim multiple agencies and schools missed clear signs of abuse.
- Malinda's father and his girlfriend face murder charges in her death.
- The girl suffered extreme physical abuse, starvation, and neglect.
- The lawsuits seek accountability and punitive damages for the failures.