At just two years of age, Jaylin Jacob W. was hospitalized for cancer treatment, yet his mom, Malipeng W., only visited him about once a week and failed to attend discharge training--which resulted in the kid having to stay in the hospital for an extra three months.
Jamiar W., Jaylin's brother, was hospitalized for "excess fluid in the brain," which required surgery and follow-up treatments, and because Malipeng didn't schedule medical appointments, his health worsened.
After the Queens County Family Court found her guilty of neglect, Malipeng appealed, but the Appellate Division, Second Department, agreed that lower court's findings had been established by a "preponderance of the evidence."
Mums the word.
To view a copy of the Appellate Divisions's decision, please use this link: Matter of Jamiar W. (Malipeng W.)