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Neglect Finding Based On Single Incident Reversed.

The First Department reversed a finding of neglect of a child which was based on a single incident.  There is a brief but substantive discussion of neglect or abuse findings based upon a single incident.  In re Pria J. L., et al, 8841 First Dept. 1-29-13

 

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