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It would appear that the Ledger article did not state there were 317 lawsuits brought on behalf of foster children who were abused while in state foster homes from as far back as 1996, but that 317 lawsuits (implicitly on various claims) were settled by the state last year for $51.7 million. And, the $7 million for these 3 suits was 15% of that total. There very likely have been more suits brought and settled for significant amounts as far back as 1996, and earlier, such as the Jackson case. And, perhaps, there have been even more cases of abuse and neglect in foster care that should have resulted in both compensation to the child victims, and legal action against not only for the perpetrators, but against any negligent staff, as well. Perhaps Ms. Cruz will not only correct any errors in this article, but pursue the facts, which may be just as shocking, and report on them.