A veteran attorney who brought cases for decades against the Department of Children and Families said the agency made missteps in the case of Jacqueline "Mimi" Torres-Garcia — the 11-year-old whose remains were found behind a building in New Britain in October.

Police said she had likely been dead for a year. Her mother, aunt, and the mother's ex-boyfriend have all been charged in her death.

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So far, her mother has pleaded not guilty.

Mimi's estate filed paperwork for a potential $100 million wrongful death claim against DCF .

The lawsuit would seek damages for Mimi’s death and alleged negligence of her sibling.

The attorney we spoke with said the agency should just settle now.

Mike Agranoff, who has extensive e

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