The case has also prompted a lawsuit against DCF on behalf of her estate for $100 million. On Thursday, the DCF worker, Shannon Hargrove, testified that she has been with the department for about a decade, as a social worker and an intake social worker. Hargrove told the court that she came to the family’s home to investigate a complaint on New Year’s Eve 2024. Hargrove testified that García told her Torres-García was visiting an aunt in Virginia. Lawmakers say they are keeping the case top of mind as they consider funding and oversight of DCF when the 2026 legislative session begins next week.