In the Matter of LB, FH# 2017-0358

Reversed - DCF did not have reasonable cause to support a decision regarding sexual abuse allegations when there was not sufficient evidence of sexual abuse of child by Appellant. Appellant said he showered and lotioned his grandson with underwear on and didn’t touch his penis. Though the child may have disclosed in therapy that Appellant Grandfather did touch his penis, touched him more than once, and displays PTSD symptoms, DCF reversed the decision of sexual abuse because the Hearing Officer didn’t think the touching was sexual in nature.