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An Update on Illinois SB 376 (Protecting Innocent Families Act)

Family Justice Resource Center

May 27
2 min

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BLOG

An Update on Illinois SB 376 (Protecting Innocent Families Act)

Just after the 103rd Illinois Legislative Assembly convened in January, the Family Justice Resource Center proposed the Protecting...

Child Abuse Pediatrician Ruled To Not Have Qualified Immunity in Federal Case

Family Justice Resource Center

May 4
2 min

POLICY UPDATES

Child Abuse Pediatrician Ruled To Not Have Qualified Immunity in Federal Case

A recent update in a federal lawsuit against the child abuse pediatrician, hospital, and DCFS agents responsible for wrongfully...

Illinois Bill Seeks to Promote Medical Accountability

Family Justice Resource Center

Feb 2
2 min

POLICY UPDATES

Illinois Bill Seeks to Promote Medical Accountability

When a parent takes their child to a doctor or hospital, they naturally trust that the medical records accurately report the child's...

Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Krueger v. Petrak

Family Justice Resource Center

Oct 18, 2022
1 min

POLICY UPDATES

Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Krueger v. Petrak

In a new ruling, Judge Joe B. McDade, out of the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, ruled on a Motion to...

Illinois Establishes Patient Rights to EMR Metadata

Family Justice Resource Center

Mar 2, 2022
1 min

POLICY UPDATES

Illinois Establishes Patient Rights to EMR Metadata

In a new ruling by Judge James N. O'Hara, out of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois establishes that patients may obtain their...

Texas Legislation Entitles Accused Parents to Second Opinion

Family Justice Resource Center

Jun 22, 2021
1 min

POLICY UPDATES

Texas Legislation Entitles Accused Parents to Second Opinion

New Texas legislation gives parents accused of child abuse the right to a second opinion. It also includes a requirement that the opinion...