Taylor v. Harford County Department of Social Services

CATHELL, Judge.

This case arises from a January 2003 finding of the Harford County Department of Social Services (“HCDSS”), appellee, that Stephen Taylor, appellant, was responsible for “indicated” child physical abuse as a result of his kicking a footstool that struck his 12-year-old daughter in the face, injuring her. Appellant appealed the HCDSS decision and, on July 15, 2003, a hearing was held before an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) of the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings. On August 1, 2003, the ALJ issued his decision, which upheld the decision of HCDSS.

Appellant thereafter…