Er dr lied to dcfs because i was going to report her. i cant sue but is there any legal action i can take?

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Er dr lied to dcfs because i was going to report her. i cant sue but is there any legal action i can take?

Anonymous May 24, 2012 2 views 1 answers

the er dr told dcfs that i shoved my son so hard that he fell out of his chair. this was an outright lie and retaliation for asking her name so i could report her for being rude, unprofessional, and not doing her job. i know they are protected by laws for reporting some one so i cant sue. Is there any legal action i can take. dcfs pulled my children out of class and asked them what happened. i asked my son to move 3 times and he didnt so i raised my voice and told him to move. i never put my hands on him. dcfs determined in talking to my children that it never happen and are dismissing the case altogether. i am working with the company shes employed with to get her in trouble for fasley reporting me but is there anything else i can. i feel its not enough. she tried to make me lose my kids.

Barry Boykin · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:38:12+00:00

You already have the answer as to the statutory immunity of the reporter but it is not disclosed what the motive is of the ER doctor making a bad faith report or if the DCFS investigation is still pending. Generally this would not fall under the "Libel/ slander" category as such reports are confidential and subsequently destroyed in most cases when "unfounded"

Er dr lied to dcfs because i was going to report her. i cant sue but is there any legal action i can take?

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