Jenny Olson, Personal Injury Attorney and Partner at TSR Injury Law, Named President of the Minnesota Association for Justice

TSR Injury Law is proud to announce that partner and trial attorney Jenny Olson has been named President of the Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ). The appointment marks a defining and well-earned moment in Olson’s career, reinforcing her standing as one of Minnesota’s best personal injury attorneys.

About the Minnesota Association for Justice

Founded in 1954, the Minnesota Association for Justice represents plaintiff trial attorneys and works to protect the rights of injured Minnesotans. The organization safeguards access to the civil justice system, advocates for legislation that protects consumers and injury victims, and provides continuing legal education and appellate amicus support to attorneys throughout the state.

A Distinguished Honor Among Minnesota’s Trial Attorneys

Being named MAJ President is not an honor granted lightly. It’s earned through years of demonstrated leadership and advocacy within the legal community. 

Jenny Olson has been an active MAJ member for 13 years, serving on both its Board of Directors and Executive Committee. For eight of those years, she chaired MAJ’s Amicus Committee, writing legal briefs that have helped shape personal injury case law in Minnesota over the past decade. 

As one of the youngest attorneys to ever hold the role, her rise to President speaks to both her legal skill and the deep respect she’s earned from fellow Minnesota trial attorneys.

Jenny’s Vision as MAJ President

As President, Olson will lead MAJ’s efforts to protect and strengthen Minnesota’s civil justice system, working alongside fellow plaintiff trial attorneys to keep the laws that protect injured people strong. That same commitment shows up every day in her work at TSR Injury Law, where she and the firm’s personal injury team fight for fair outcomes for clients across the state.

Work With a Recognized Leader in Injury Law

When you’ve been injured, you want to be represented by someone who understands what you’re going through and knows how to act. Jenny Olson’s election as MAJ President shows that she’s a leader recognized not just by the people she represents, but by the legal community she serves. 

If you or a loved one has been injured, contact TSR Injury Law today to schedule a free case review.

Two recent cases have put New Horizon Academy back in the spotlight and Minnesota parents want answers. In Saint Paul, a former daycare worker was charged this summer after video reportedly showed him striking a four-year-old. In Rochester, another daycare worker pleaded guilty to felony charges tied to the abuse of two infants at a different New Horizon location. 

TSR Injury Law is familiar with New Horizon. Our attorneys secured a $6 million verdict against a New Horizon Kids Quest daycare in 2015, a case that still shapes how we approach claims like these today. If you’re researching a New Horizon lawsuit or just want to understand what Minnesota law requires of your child’s daycare, here’s what you need to know.

What To Know About Daycare Laws in Minnesota

Minnesota daycare laws exist to protect kids, but they only work when centers actually follow them. Abuse and neglect at daycare facilities usually trace back to the same handful of failures: understaffing, undertrained employees, poor supervision, or centers that cut corners on safety rules.

Minnesota’s regulations are specific about what’s allowed. Centers must be properly licensed and staffed and are required to have basic safety measures in place, from separate spaces for sick children to shielded outlets and radiators. 

Corporal punishment is banned outright. Staff cannot slap, spank, kick, shove, or humiliate a child as discipline. That corporal punishment ban matters here because it’s a theme running through both of the recent New Horizon lawsuits. In each one, the conduct described in charging documents goes well beyond anything Minnesota law permits a daycare worker to do to a child in their care.

TSR has decades of experience with daycare abuse cases like these. Call now for a free case review.

Signs of Physical Abuse at Daycare

So, how common is daycare abuse in Minnesota? State licensing records reviewed by FOX 9 show reports of abuse and neglect at Minnesota daycares nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023, climbing from 57 to 100, and rose again in 2024 to 105 reported incidents.

Numbers like that make it worth knowing what to look for. Below you’ll find a list of changes parents often notice first. No one knows your child better than you do, however, so remember to always trust your intuition first as you review.

Physical Signs

Some of these signs were present in the recent New Horizon lawsuits, so they’re worth taking seriously even when there seems to be an easy explanation.

• Unexplained cuts, bruises, burns, or welts
• Complaints of pain or soreness with no clear cause
• Torn clothing

Injury location matters, too. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, children who are hurt by accident tend to have marks on exposed areas like the shins, knees, and forehead, since that’s where kids naturally bump and scrape themselves during play. Bruises or injuries on areas the body normally protects, like the thighs, torso, or buttocks, are a stronger signal something else may have happened.

Emotional Signs  

Physical marks are the easiest to spot, but they’re not the only thing worth paying attention to. Abuse can change how a child acts long before there are physical signs, and those changes are often easy to miss or explain away.

• Severe terror, freezing, or crying at dropoff
• Flinching when adults get close
• Sudden sleep issues, like bed-wetting or nightmares
• Sudden spells of quietness, sadness, or aggression
• Constant pleas or excuses to skip daycare

Timing matters, too. A single behavioral change doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. But a sudden shift, or several of these signs appearing together, is worth a closer look.

What To Do in Minnesota if You Suspect Daycare Has Abused Your Child

If you suspect abuse, start with a doctor’s visit. An exam creates a medical record of any injuries and gets your child the care they need right away.

From there, report your concerns to both the police and the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (MN DCYF). Reporting to both means the incident gets investigated criminally, and state licensing officials will be able to act.

It’s natural to want to confront the daycare provider directly, but hold off. Talk to an attorney first. An attorney can walk you through your options without tipping off the facility in a way that could complicate an investigation or future daycare abuse claim.

We’ve heard this question before: can I sue for daycare abuse? In many cases, yes. Minnesota law allows families to bring a civil claim against a daycare and, depending on the facts, against the individuals or companies responsible for hiring, training, or supervising staff. Claims for minor children generally have to be filed within six years, or within one year of the child turning 18, whichever comes first. 

Call on Trusted Daycare Abuse Attorneys in Minnesota

The attorneys at TSR Injury Law have represented Minnesota families in daycare abuse cases for years, including cases against New Horizon. If you believe your child was hurt at a daycare in Minnesota, we’re ready to listen. Call 612-TSR-TIME for a free, no-obligation case review.