Sha'Va Porter v. Julie Coffman

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

Constance Porter, a two-and-a-half year old, died from abuse after being placed in a foster home by the Missouri Division of Family Services. The district court granted summary judgment to Julie Coffman, a DFS social worker, and Augustin Torres, her immediate supervisor, based on official immunity. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms in part, reverses in part, and remands.

I

On December 18, 2000, Sha’va L. Porter voluntarily placed her two daughters, Constance and Shebria, in the temporary care of DFS. With the approval of supervisor Augustin…