Q: Can I sue for lost wages if a allegation investigation proofs to be unfounded?
CPS is investigation an allegation of child abuse or neglect that through an employer internal investigation I was cleared and reinstated to administrative duties only until CPS completes their investigation. Prior to this I my schedule provided me with night differential pay but since my reinststatment I've been working 9-5pm. Interestingly, back in October as a mandated reporter working with children I filed a CPS charge on the child in questioned cousin who was also enrolled in the after school program for which I am in charge.
A: Who would you sue? CPS would likely be immune if they are just following up on a report/tip, and your employer would likely be fine. Now, if the person who reported it could be determined and if they were lying, then perhaps you could go after them, but good luck getting money out of an individual.
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