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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Cecilia M. Simmons v. Outreach Health Community Care Services, LP. D/B/A Outreach Health Services

Cecilia Simmons, a certified nursing assistant, sued her employer, Outreach Health Community Care Services, for injuries sustained while moving a quadriplegic patient. Simmons alleged a breach of duty to provide a safe work environment. The trial court dismissed her claim with prejudice, deeming it a health care liability claim (HCLC) under the Texas Medical Liability Act (TMLA) that required an expert report, which Simmons failed to provide. On appeal, the court affirmed the dismissal, finding Simmons's claim constituted a breach of safety standards HCLC because her injury occurred while rendering health care services to a patient, and her constitutional challenges to the TMLA's expert report requirement were without merit.

Health Care Liability ClaimTexas Medical Liability ActWorkplace SafetyExpert Report RequirementOpen Courts ProvisionDue ProcessCertified Nursing AssistantEmployer LiabilityPatient Transfer InjuryDismissal with Prejudice
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re S.H.

The Onondaga County Department of Social Services filed a motion requesting that reasonable efforts to reunite a child, born in August 2002 and removed from home in February 2003, with his parents were not required. The father had been convicted of a sex offense against a half-sibling, and his parental rights to another half-sibling were terminated. Both parents were found to have neglected, severely abused, and repeatedly abused the subject child. The mother admitted knowing about the sexual abuse but failed to intervene. The court found that the Department met its burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence that the parents subjected the child to aggravating circumstances and failed to demonstrate that reunification was in the child's best interests. Consequently, the motion to dispense with reunification efforts was granted.

Child NeglectSevere AbuseRepeated AbuseParental Rights TerminationSexual OffenseAggravated CircumstancesFamily Court ActSocial Services LawReunification EffortsFoster Care
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Case No. Docket No. 406
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 15, 2005

Frew v. Hawkins

This civil action, initiated in 1993, addresses the alleged failure of the State of Texas to implement a Medicaid program, specifically the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program, for indigent children. A Consent Decree was approved in 1996 to ensure compliance, with the court retaining jurisdiction. Defendants subsequently filed a Rule 60(b) motion in November 2004, seeking either complete dissolution of the Consent Decree or its partial dissolution for urban areas, citing compliance with federal law and changed circumstances. Following a June 2005 hearing, the Court evaluated evidence concerning medical checkups, dental services, outreach efforts, and case management. The Court concluded that Defendants failed to demonstrate significant changed factual circumstances, that the proposed relief was suitably tailored, or that reasonable efforts were made to comply with the decree's obligations. Consequently, Defendants' Rule 60(b) Motion for Relief From Judgment was DENIED, affirming the continued prospective application of the Consent Decree.

Medicaid Program EnforcementEPSDT ServicesConsent Decree ModificationRule 60(b) MotionHealth Care AccessIndigent Children's HealthManaged Care PerformanceState Compliance IssuesOutreach EffectivenessDental Care Access
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Frew v. Gilbert

This civil action, filed on September 1, 1993, addresses the alleged failure of the State of Texas to implement a Medicaid program ensuring timely, comprehensive healthcare for over 1.5 million indigent children eligible for the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program. Plaintiffs moved to enforce multiple provisions of a 1996 consent decree, alleging defendant non-compliance in areas like outreach, medical and dental checkups, managed care operations, and provider training. The court found defendants in violation of numerous decree provisions, citing insufficient outreach, inadequate provision of checkups (especially dental and for specific subgroups), data inaccuracies, and failures in managed care implementation. Defendants' objections to enforceability, based on § 1983 and Eleventh Amendment immunity, were largely rejected, with the court affirming its jurisdiction to enforce provisions stemming from actionable federal rights under the Medicaid Act. The opinion concludes by detailing the specific violations and affirming the enforceability of the decree's terms, while acknowledging some of defendants' recent improvement efforts.

Medicaid ProgramEPSDT ServicesChildren's HealthcareConsent Decree EnforcementState Non-ComplianceManaged Care SystemOutreach EffectivenessDental CheckupsMedical CheckupsTransportation Assistance
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Case No. ADJ7162019
Regular
Aug 13, 2010

Abraham Avila vs. Victory Outreach San Bernardino, Guide One Ins. Co.

This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by the defendant, Victory Outreach San Bernardino, and its insurer, Guide One Ins. Co. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board has granted this petition. The Board determined that reconsideration is necessary to allow for further study of the factual and legal issues to ensure a just and reasoned decision. Further proceedings may be held pending the issuance of a Decision After Reconsideration.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARDPetition for ReconsiderationVICTORY OUTREACH SAN BERNARDINOGUIDE ONE INS. CO.ABRAHAM AVILAOPINION AND ORDERGRANTING PETITIONSTATUTORY TIME CONSTRAINTSFACTUAL AND LEGAL ISSUESJUST AND REASONED DECISION
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Case No. ADJ10983565
Regular
Aug 18, 2025

DERRYL THOMPSON vs. VICTORY OUTREACH CHINO, CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., MISSION ACTS MINISTRIES, MECUM ACUTIONS, INC., ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO.

Applicant Derryl Thompson claimed injury while working for alleged employers Victory Outreach Chino (general employer), Mission Acts Ministries (employer and personnel staffing agency), and Mecum Auctions, Inc. (special employer). Defendants Zurich American Insurance Company and Church Mutual Insurance Company sought reconsideration of the Findings and Order that established this dual employment relationship. The Appeals Board denied both petitions for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's finding that the applicant was an employee and not a volunteer, and that Victory was a general employer while Mecum was a special employer, rejecting the defendants' arguments for exclusion under Labor Code sections 3352(a)(2) and (a)(9).

General employerSpecial employerVolunteer exclusionLabor Code 3352(a)(2)Labor Code 3352(a)(9)Aid or sustenanceRemunerationDual employmentStaffing agencyNon-profit status
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Robin G.

The OCFS filed a permanency hearing petition for Robin G., a juvenile delinquent, seeking a finding of reasonable efforts for her safe return home and approval of a permanency plan. Robin, placed with Graham-Windham, exhibited declining behavior, academic struggles, and mental health issues, leading to psychiatric hospitalization. Her mother's inconsistent willingness and temporary unavailability complicated reunification efforts. The court granted OCFS's petition to extend Robin's placement but denied the finding of reasonable efforts by OCFS and Graham-Windham, citing unmet educational and psychological needs, lack of parental engagement, and inadequate planning for transition, while approving the broader permanency plan.

Juvenile DelinquencyPermanency HearingFoster CareChild WelfareFamily Court ActOffice of Children and Family ServicesGraham-WindhamExtension of PlacementReasonable EffortsEducational Needs
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
May 30, 1985

O. Children. St. Dominic's Home v. Doris O.

Saint Dominic’s Home petitioned to terminate the parental rights of a mother and father for five children due to permanent neglect. The Family Court initially dismissed these petitions, citing the agency’s insufficient efforts regarding psychological testing for the parents. However, the appellate court reversed this decision, finding that the agency had made diligent efforts despite the parents' uncooperative behavior and repeated failures to maintain contact, plan for their children, and utilize agency services. The court emphasized that diligent efforts do not guarantee parental success, and the parents' prolonged failure to inform the agency of their whereabouts also served as an independent ground for termination. The petitions were granted, and the case was remanded for a dispositional hearing.

Parental Rights TerminationPermanent NeglectDiligent EffortsSocial Services LawFamily Court ActFoster CareVisitation FailureParental PlanningPsychological TestingMethadone Addiction
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re Jessica UU.

This appeal examines whether the petitioning agency met its statutory obligation to demonstrate diligent efforts in fostering the parental relationship, a prerequisite for permanent neglect proceedings under Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]. Despite providing services like counseling and visitation, Family Court found the agency's efforts insufficient because they failed to address the specific needs of the respondents, such as a recommended hands-on parenting approach and support for the child's hyperactivity. The agency was criticized for merely going through the motions without tailoring services to overcome the parents' particular problems. The court affirmed the dismissal of the permanent neglect petition, concluding that the evidence, even viewed favorably to the petitioner, did not establish the requisite diligent efforts.

Permanent NeglectParental RightsDiligent EffortsFamily LawChild WelfareSocial Services LawFamily Court ActAgency ResponsibilityParenting SkillsChild Hyperactivity
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In re the Guardianship of Lebron

This case involves an appeal concerning the permanent neglect of a child, Jason, placed in foster care in 1982 due to his parents' eviction and drug addiction. The Family Court found permanent neglect but dismissed the petitions, ruling the petitioner agency failed to demonstrate diligent efforts to strengthen the parental relationship. The appellate court affirmed the finding of permanent neglect, agreeing that the parents failed to plan for Jason's future or maintain regular contact. However, the court reversed the Family Court's finding on diligent efforts, concluding that the petitioner agency had, in fact, met its burden of proving diligent efforts despite the parents' chronic drug addiction and lack of cooperation. The court emphasized that an agency is not a guarantor of an uncooperative parent's success.

Permanent NeglectChild WelfareFoster CareParental RightsDiligent EffortsDrug AddictionRehabilitation ProgramsFamily Court AppealSocial Services LawParental Responsibility
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