A.A. ex rel. Lewis v. Kristy Shutts

OPINION

CLAYTON, JUDGE:

Multiple minors were placed in the foster care of then- aunt and uncle. One of the *345minors, Watson Adkins, was abused and murdered by the same uncle. The Appellants herein are Watson’s estate and the surviving minors, by and through their mother, their next friend and administrator, Rhonda Lewis. They will be referred to collectively as the Adkins Estate. The Appellee herein, Dr. Kristy Shutts, treated Watson prior to his death and was sued by the Adkins Estate for failing to report his abuse to the proper authorities pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes (“KRS”) 620.030.…