Legal Opinion
Sabia v. State
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided October 30, 1995No. 93-594 and 93-596PublishedCited by 79 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.
Today, we consider whether the State of Vermont is immune from suit when state social workers neglect their statutory duty to provide assistance to children seeking protection from sexual abuse. Plaintiffs in this consolidated action are sisters claiming they were sexually assaulted by their stepfather during childhood and adolescence. They allege that the State, acting through employees of the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), failed to assist them, as required by law, despite their repeated reports of abuse, which were substantiated by other reliable sources. Based on…
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