Litz v. Bennum

OPINION

FACTS

Appellant Lisa Litz (“Lisa”) is the only child of respondents Leilani and David Bennum (“the Bennums”). When Lisa was seventeen, she met Laz Hernandez (“Laz”). On July 25, 1986, Lisa gave birth to Johnny. During this period, Lisa and Laz were convicted of felonies and received five years probation.

After Johnny was born, Lisa, Laz and Johnny lived with Lisa’s parents for approximately one year. In 1987, Lisa and Laz moved with Johnny to a friend’s house. Mrs. Bennum took care of Johnny while Lisa worked during the day. A short time later, Lisa and Laz failed their drug tests that…