The estate of Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia, whose body was discovered two months ago in a tote behind an abandoned building in New Britain, is preparing to sue the State of Connecticut for $100 million.

Attorneys representing Torres-Garcia’s estate filed paperwork to notify the state of their intent to pursue a wrongful death claim against the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The lawsuit seeks $75 million in damages for Mimi’s death and $25 million for alleged negligence of her sibling.

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On Thursday, NBC Connecticut Investigates were the only ones present in the courtroom as the estate took its first steps in probate court, accompanied by Mimi’s biological father, Victor Torres.

One unresolved question

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