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Old 05-28-2008, 09:19 PM
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Default Re: How protected are DHS case workers?

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Originally Posted by Toadrax View Post
My question is simple, what line can case workers cross before they can become sued? I know there has to be one. I'm sure if a case worker went out and slashed a parent's car, the parent could get some compensation out of it. I know they have certain levels of protection which allows them to do their job, but I know there has to be something a caseworker can do that would cause them to face a consequence.
The way I'd approach this if I were the lawyer (and I'm not, I lack 2 semesters and a [passed] Bar Exam before I get to be called that) is that I'd have to know what the DHS worker did, then I'd try to figure out if there was a way I could describe that as crossing the line.

With seemingly gray situations like that, there's a lot of room for argument and good research. From what you're saying, in my mind, it all depends on what the case worker actually did.

For what it's worth, I don't think even the most seasoned attorney would even be able to hazard a guess on this without knowing all of the facts.

Dad needs to get a lawyer, pronto.
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