Doe v. Connecticut Department of Children & Youth Services

RULING ON MOTION TO DISMISS OR FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

DORSEY, District Judge.

Plaintiffs’ action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Connecticut Department of Child and Youth Services (“DCYS”); Mark Marcus, Commissioner of DCYS; Raymond Farrington, Director of Protective Services; Patricia Simpson, Social Work Supervisor; and David Goldner, social worker, alleges:

1. the emergency removal and temporary custody of John Doe without probable cause to believe he was in immediate danger was an unconstitutional seizure;

2. the placement of John Doe in a State Receiving Home unsuitable for children of his…