do I have a case of civil rights violation

Bayport, NY Viewed 46 times. Posted about 1 month ago in Civil Rights

I had 2 foster children living with me and my family. The children fought often, as a result the younger one had bruises on hima lot. The older child had made a racist statment to her therapist about me when told her about moving in with me. She said this statment to the social worker while living with me. I didn't know about these staments until later. The younger child said that I hit him that is why he is brused. C P S believed him and his sister. When I told them about the children including the statements The C P S worker said that I didn't like the children and refused to talk to their therapist. Why would they lie? she said. Criminal charges have been droped,

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Alan James Brinkmeier

This attorney is licensed in Illinois. Posted about 1 month ago.

A violation of a clearly established constitutional right under color of law gives rise to a Section 1983 civil rights lawsuit. In this situation, you may not have a civil rights violation but you should see a lawyer in your locale to fully discuss your situation. The laws that protect citizens against government misconduct are commonly called civil rights laws.

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Carlos Gonzalez

This attorney is licensed in New York. Posted 30 days ago.

I would suggest meeting with an attorney to more fully discuss your options but as to the facts you have presented it may seem any case you may have would be limited at best.