C.L. v. Dep't of Children & Families

The plaintiff mother appeals from a Superior Court judgment affirming the administrative decision of a hearing officer for the Department of Children and Families (department). The department hearing officer concluded that the mother neglected her children by raising unfounded complaints against the father. The mother claims the hearing officer's decision was not supported by substantial evidence. We affirm.

The department initiated an investigation after multiple allegations of abuse and neglect by the father, filed or instigated by the mother, were determined to be unfounded. After the…