Nassau County Department of Social Services Ex. Rel. Dante M. v. Denise J.

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1995-11-30

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OPINION OF THE COURT Smith, J. The issue before this Court is whether a finding of neglect as to a newborn and the newborn’s older sibling may be based solely on the newborn’s positive toxicology for a controlled substance. We conclude that more than a positive toxicology is generally required for a neglect de…

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