Fourth Child Joins Lawsuit Against Huntsville Church Daycare, Cameron White

In Madison County, a fourth minor has been added as a plaintiff in a consolidated civil lawsuit against a former daycare worker and the church that employed him. According to court filings submitted Tuesday, the Second Amended Complaint names H.J.S., represented by her parents, as an alleged victim who was enrolled at Trinity United Methodist Church’s Child Development Center. The filing adopts all prior allegations and counts, bringing the total number of named minor plaintiffs to four: S.J.L., C.F.B., H.M.B., and H.J.S.

The civil case follows the recent consolidation of three separately filed lawsuits into a single proceeding. The defendants include Cameron White, Trinity United Methodist Church, Trinity Child Development Center, and three senior employees: former director Sheryl Raddin, Associate Director Megan Tarin, and Classroom Success Coordinator Heather Atkinson. This legal structure reflects the gravity of the allegations and the institutional scope of the claims being brought before the court.

Defendant Cameron White, a 24-year-old former employee at the daycare located on Airport Road, formally denied all allegations of sexual abuse against him on Tuesday. He has requested a stay of the civil proceedings until his criminal case is resolved, citing pending felony charges. White invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, asserting protections against depositions, interrogatories, and other discovery methods under Alabama law.

White faces eight felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of children under the age of 12. He remains in custody at Madison County Jail on a $400,000 cash bond. His attorney has previously indicated an intention to plead not guilty to the criminal charges, which are currently pending in the state system.

Trinity United Methodist Church has denied wrongdoing, maintaining that White’s alleged conduct was not foreseeable and that the church exercised reasonable care in his hiring and supervision. The institution’s position highlights the ongoing legal debate regarding institutional liability and the duty of care owed to minors in its custody.

Plaintiffs’ attorney Bart Siniard of Siniard Law LLC stated that the legal team is still reviewing surveillance footage from the daycare. The criminal investigation has expanded to examine incidents potentially dating back to March 2021. All plaintiffs are demanding a trial by struck jury, seeking a judicial determination on the facts and the responsibility of the defendants.

In matters involving the protection of the vulnerable, the pursuit of truth and justice is a moral imperative. As the legal process unfolds, the community is reminded of the biblical call to defend the rights of the weak and to seek justice for the oppressed, as seen in Micah 6:8. The outcome of these proceedings will be a test of accountability and the restoration of trust within the body of Christ.

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