Rapp v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

This cause comes before the Court on Respondents motion to dismiss, Claimants’ motion for extension of time and Respondent’s motion to stay discovery. The issues have been thoroughly briefed by the parties and the Court has heard oral arguments.

Facts

The events before the Court started when a call was placed to the Department of Children & Family Services hotline indicating that Jace Rapp, a four-month-old child, was abandoned and neglected. One of the Department’s child welfare investigators, Mr. VanHoose, took temporary protective custody of Jace Rapp. The report made to…