Parker & McConkie filed a civil lawsuit against Burger King on September 17, 2026, representing a Boise family after their 4-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a stranger in the restaurant's indoor play area in October 2024. The man responsible for the assault pleaded guilty to lewd conduct with a minor and received a 45-year prison sentence last year.
The lawsuit, filed under Case No. 10177743, alleges that Burger King failed to provide reasonable security and supervision in an area designed and marketed for young children. The filing claims the company lacked sufficient policies or procedures to protect children using the facility.
Brian C. Stewart, the attorney representing the family, stated that a four-year-old should be able to play at a Burger King without being sexually assaulted by a stranger. Stewart added that the family is seeking accountability to ensure the company changes how it protects children in these play areas.
The victim's family, who requested anonymity to protect their daughter's privacy, stated that they are pursuing accountability to prevent other families from experiencing similar incidents. The firm representing the family, Parker & McConkie, is based in Idaho, Utah, and other western states.
