NASHUA, N.H. —

Harmony Montgomery's mother is suing the girl's father, who was convicted last year of murdering the 5-year-old in 2019.

Adam Montgomery was sentenced to at least 56 years in prison.

This is Crystal Sorey's second wrongful death lawsuit. The first, a case against the state of New Hampshire, was resolved with a $2.25 million settlement in May. Sorey had accused the New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth and Families of failing to respond to reports of abuse that were made months before Harmony was killed.

In her new lawsuit, Sorey alleges that Montgomery is liable for the pain and suffering Harmony endured and, ultimately, the child's death.

"Five-year-old Harmony Montgomery was beaten to death by her father, Adam Montgomery, in December 2019. From the time Harmon

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