phantomperfume
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? West Virginia
This contains two questions, one of which I have no idea what category it would belong in, the other is defamation of character.
A few months ago, the mother of a child I provide care for had CPS investigate my household (which included entering my home twice for interviews) based upon a false report.
Basically, I had reported that this child has had an ongoing ringworm infection for over a year, and even though I treat it when I have her, the mother refuses. I have had it 7 or 8 times, my children have had it, and my relatives have had it because of this. My three-year-old daughter actually had it so close to her eye that she almost had to be put on anti-fungal oral medication, which causes liver damage.
Anyway, I took the child to the doctor, who prescribed a topical cream. The paper prescription was given to the mother, she then filled it and sent it back to my house with the child.
After I filed my report with CPS, the mother filed a report stating that I was giving the child "unecessary medication for ringworm" that could be harmful to her health. Upon investigation, the CPS workers realized that the mother had filed a false report and sent me a final report stating that no child abuse had occured.
My problem is that on this report it also states that any background check performed on me will show that I have been investigated for child abuse. First question: Is there any way to remove this from my record? I am worried that this will prevent me from getting a job.
Second question: If this prevents me from gaining employment, do I have any legal recourse?
This contains two questions, one of which I have no idea what category it would belong in, the other is defamation of character.
A few months ago, the mother of a child I provide care for had CPS investigate my household (which included entering my home twice for interviews) based upon a false report.
Basically, I had reported that this child has had an ongoing ringworm infection for over a year, and even though I treat it when I have her, the mother refuses. I have had it 7 or 8 times, my children have had it, and my relatives have had it because of this. My three-year-old daughter actually had it so close to her eye that she almost had to be put on anti-fungal oral medication, which causes liver damage.
Anyway, I took the child to the doctor, who prescribed a topical cream. The paper prescription was given to the mother, she then filled it and sent it back to my house with the child.
After I filed my report with CPS, the mother filed a report stating that I was giving the child "unecessary medication for ringworm" that could be harmful to her health. Upon investigation, the CPS workers realized that the mother had filed a false report and sent me a final report stating that no child abuse had occured.
My problem is that on this report it also states that any background check performed on me will show that I have been investigated for child abuse. First question: Is there any way to remove this from my record? I am worried that this will prevent me from getting a job.
Second question: If this prevents me from gaining employment, do I have any legal recourse?