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No. 8642297
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Barela v. Johnson
No. 8642297 · Decided July 23, 2007
No. 8642297·Ninth Circuit · 2007·
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Case Details
Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided
July 23, 2007
Citation
No. 8642297
Disposition
See opinion text.
Full Opinion
MEMORANDUM ** Juan Barela and Lynn Barela appeal pro se the district court’s grant of summary judgment to defendants-appellants Ellis Johnson and Lori Johnson. We review de novo, see Whitaker v. Garcetti, 486 F.3d 572, 579 (9th Cir.2007), and affirm. Under Washington law, doctors who have reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered abuse or neglect are required to report the incident to the proper law enforcement agency. Wash. Rev. Code § 26.44.030 (1). The reporting doctor is “immune from any liability arising out of such reporting” when it is done in good faith. Id. § 26.44.060(l)(a). The Barelas failed to provide evidence creating a genuine issue as to Dr. Johnson’s good faith in reporting the suspected child abuse. Summary judgment was appropriate. The Barelas’ remaining contentions lack merit. AFFIRMED. This disposition is not appropriate for publication and is not precedent except as provided by 9th Cir. R. 36-3.
Plain English Summary
MEMORANDUM ** Juan Barela and Lynn Barela appeal pro se the district court’s grant of summary judgment to defendants-appellants Ellis Johnson and Lori Johnson.
Key Points
01MEMORANDUM ** Juan Barela and Lynn Barela appeal pro se the district court’s grant of summary judgment to defendants-appellants Ellis Johnson and Lori Johnson.
02Under Washington law, doctors who have reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered abuse or neglect are required to report the incident to the proper law enforcement agency.
03The reporting doctor is “immune from any liability arising out of such reporting” when it is done in good faith.
04The Barelas failed to provide evidence creating a genuine issue as to Dr.
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MEMORANDUM ** Juan Barela and Lynn Barela appeal pro se the district court’s grant of summary judgment to defendants-appellants Ellis Johnson and Lori Johnson.
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