GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) – The family of a two-year-old who contracted E. coli from a South Carolina day care has settled a wrongful death claim for $1 million.
Court records show the family of 2-year-old Myles Mayfield settled the case Monday.
An attorney for the boy’s family tells local media that Myles got sick May 26 and tested positive for E. coli May 29. Attorney Eric Hageman says the Learning Vine in Greenwood had not told parents a teacher had been sick from E. coli earlier that month.
Health officials say at least eight cases of E. coli were traced to the Learning Vine.
Center officials didn’t immediately comment on the settlement. Myles’ father said in a statement the family was glad to hold the day care accountable so that others would not suffer.
