Can I sue for reckless endangerment or negligence? This incident needs to signal change….?

[Rosalie]

You certainly should have a claim, because there was harm done to your child. Proof would be in the pants and pictures of the bleach burns, or records from a doctor visit. It would have been better for you to have had her seen - both for your child's sake as well as for proof of the injury.

Injury law attorneys are like flies on jam. You should be able to bring suit against not only the fast food joint but also the cleaning contractor. They each are responsible for the safety of their guests.

Having your attorney send a letter to the corporate headquarters would be the most effective method- the local management would have to involve corporate anyway.

You are smart NOT to post the name of the company or restaurant, because until the details were proven, you could end up defending yourself in a slander case. Keep it between yourself and your attorney, and post nothing on social media or anywhere else in public.

Do go after them for what happened - and report it to OSHA and the local Board of Health, as well. The premises must be kept clean, but you also have a right to assume it is safe. This isn't a case of someone looking for a scam - a child was injured. Large companies have procedures for cleaning properly, and there are in fact OSHA rules so this shouldn't happen.

It isn't a mistake - it's a lack of skill, and probably a violation of safety code. When kids get hurt because of something someone did to either save money because they hired a cheap contractor, they are also guilty. When you're in the restaurant and hospitality business, you have that responsibility.