New Hampshire Settles $2.25 Million Lawsuit Over Harmony Montgomery’s Death
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The state of New Hampshire has reached a $2.25 million settlement with Crystal Sorey, the mother of Harmony Montgomery, the five-year-old girl tragically murdered by her father, Adam Montgomery. This settlement effectively resolves a wrongful death lawsuit Sorey filed against the state and the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in September.
Sorey accused DCYF of neglecting to address reports of abuse prior to Harmony’s death. The settlement agreement stipulates that the state and DCYF admitted no wrongdoing, while Sorey agreed to withdraw her lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, half of the funds will go directly to Sorey, with the other half allocated to third-party trusts for Harmony’s four siblings.
Although Sorey lost custody of Harmony years prior, a court recently declared the girl legally dead, prompting Sorey to seek accountability from child protective services. Harmony’s remains have yet to be discovered.
Legal analyst Patricia LaFrance noted that the state may have avoided court to prevent scrutiny of DCYF’s internal operations. Following the settlement, both Sorey’s attorneys and state officials declined to comment further. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella expressed hope that the settlement would support the families in their time of grief and bring some peace to the lingering tragedy.
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