Brown v. Pound

This case involves the suspicion of child abuse reported by a doctor, pursuant to the Child Abuse Reporting Act, § 26-14-1 et seq., Code of Ala. 1975. Vadine Brown appeals from the dismissal of her claim against Dr. Daniel Pound and others, on the ground of immunity, as provided for by § 26-14-9, Code of Ala. 1975. We affirm.

On March 6, 1988, Mrs. Brown took her grandson to Decatur Medical Surgical Center to be treated for a burn. Dr. Daniel Pound, who was in charge of the emergency room, examined the burn. As a result of his examination, he suspected child abuse and reported his suspicions…