In re the Welfare of EK

Outcome: Trial resulted in dismissal of the petition and immediate return of the child to his parents

Description: Parents accused of abusing their infant son and causing multiple bone fractures. A complex case involving extensive medical testimony via medical experts related to mechanisms of force, metabolic bone disorders, radiography and bias in child abuse work-ups. Parents had no history of abuse and were accused based on speculation and "lack of explanation" for the baby's alleged injuries