Todd v. State ex rel. Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services

JsBOWES, Judge.

Defendants, State of Louisiana, through the Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services (hereinafter “DSS/OCS”) and Cathy Cody LaBauve, filed this appeal from a judgment finding them jointly, severally and solidarily liable for the wrongful death of the minor child, Joshua Todd, and awarding to plaintiff, Sheila Todd, the amount of $300,000.00 for the loss of love, affection, service and society of her son and the amount of $25,000.00 for the pain and suffering experienced by Joshua Todd prior to his death, plus special damages.

Plaintiff has answered the appeal…