Tracy v. State, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children Services

OPINION

STOWERS, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Richard and Durena Tracy appeal the superior court's dismissal of their state law negligence and federal constitutional claims against the State of Alaska, Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children's Services (OCS). This case arises out of Child in Need of Aid (CINA) proceedings to protect their granddaughter, Annie.1 The Tracys also appeal the superior court's denial of summary judgment in their favor and its award of attorney's fees against them. We affirm the superior court's dismissal of the case but vacate the award of attorney's…