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MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
Greg Tye (419) 241-1395
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lawsuit Filed After Five-Year-Old is Attacked and Severely Injured, While Unsupervised at B.G. Cub Scout Meeting
Bowling Green, Ohio — A civil lawsuit has been filed in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas on behalf of a five-year-old child who suffered a severe femur fracture during a Cub Scout pack meeting. The lawsuit was filed against Erie Shores Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, along with individual defendants Christopher H. Coakley, David A. Clark, and a minor child identified in the Complaint as L.C.
According to the Complaint, the incident occurred on December 4, 2025, during a Pack 422 meeting in Bowling Green. The minor plaintiff, identified as D.R., alleges that when the supervising pack leader stepped outside during the meeting to vape, an older scout punched him in the head, kicked him in the stomach, and then stomped on his leg.
The Complaint alleges that supervision at the meeting was inadequate and that pack leadership failed to properly separate scouts by age group due to insufficient supervision.
As a result of the alleged assault, D.R. suffered what medical providers described as a right comminuted oblique fracture of the proximal femoral diaphysis — a serious fracture of the thighbone. The child was transported to the emergency room and required emergency surgery the following day. Surgeons inserted flexible titanium elastic nails into his femur to stabilize the fracture. He was subsequently placed in a hip spica cast, significantly limiting his mobility and independence.
The Complaint states that D.R. experienced significant pain requiring multiple doses of morphine and continues to require ongoing medical care, including physical therapy. The surgical rods are expected to remain in place for six months to one year. The family alleges that the child may suffer permanent limitations as a result of the injury.
The lawsuit also alleges that the incident was not reported to authorities for several days and raises claims including battery, negligent supervision, negligence, vicarious liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and loss of consortium.
“This case involves serious allegations about supervision and child safety at a youth organization event,” said Attorney Chuck Boyk, counsel for the family. “When parents entrust their children to organized youth programs, they expect reasonable safety measures and proper oversight. This lawsuit seeks accountability and answers.”
The plaintiffs seek damages in excess of $25,000, along with attorney fees and other relief deemed appropriate by the Court. A jury trial has been demanded. Click here to read the official complaint. It was filed on Feb 19, 2026, and assigned to Judge Gary Cook.
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