The Third Circuit held that caseworkers and attorneys who prosecute dependency cases have absolute immunity from lawsuits for preparing and prosecuting those cases. Investigative and administrative actions outside court are not covered by that absolute immunity.
child welfare workers and attorneys who prosecute dependency proceedings on behalf of the state are entitled to absolute immunity from suit for all of their actions in preparing for and prosecuting such dependency proceedings
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The Third Circuit held that caseworkers and attorneys who prosecute dependency cases have absolute immunity from lawsuits for preparing and prosecuting those cases. Investigative and administrative actions outside court are not covered by that absolute immunity.