Family of toddler who drowned in septic tank at Jacksonville park settles lawsuit against contractor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The family of a toddler who drowned in a septic tank at a Jacksonville park in October 2017 has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against a contractor.

Amari Harley was 3 years old when his body was found in a septic tank at Bruce Park.

Kay Harper Williams, the attorney for Amari's family attorney, said a lawsuit against city is forthcoming.

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DOCUMENTS: Amended complaint | Voluntary dismissal | Mediator's report

“We have resolved the initial lawsuit filed in this case and we will proceed with filing a separate lawsuit against the City of Jacksonville in the preventable death of Amari Harley."

Amari would have turned 5 years old on Wednesday.

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