In re Samuel S.
Samuel S. was declared a dependent of the juvenile court under section 300, subdivision (c), of the Welfare and Institutions Code[1]on the basis of an amended petition which alleged that Samuel was suffering serious emotional damage, including but not limited to, severe anxiety evidenced by such symptoms as the minor striking himself in the face, headaches, and nausea, as a result of the actions of the minors mother. The specific actions of the mother alleged to be causing Samuel to suffer serious emotional damage are as follows: The mother has made numerous false claims to school officials, child protection services and medical professionals that the minor has been physically abused by the father, including abuse resulting in concussions and other serious head injuries. Numerous medical examinations have not found the minor sustained any such serious head injuries, or other physical injury, attributable to abuse by the father. The minor is aware of the allegations by the mother as the mother has made these claims in the minors presence. The mother had the minor voluntarily admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility [on] February 28, 2008, claiming the minor was hearing voices. Despite a finding that the minor was not hearing voices, but rather was suffering from anxiety and repetitive thoughts, the mother has continued to make statements to the minor about him hearing voices. Samuel was placed in the custody of his father, Scott S. Wendy S., Samuels mother, appeals. She contends that the original and amended petitions do not allege facts sufficient to bring Samuel within section 300, subdivision (c), and that she was not provided adequate notice of the factual allegations leveled against her. Court disagree and will affirm the judgment.
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