United States DC Circuit

There is no parental due process right to the company of an adult child who is independent, and under the "State endangerment" concept, a state is not liable for failing to protect an individual not in custody from harm inflicted by a third party.

Appellate Information

• Argued 10/12/2000
• Decided 01/09/2001
• Published 01/09/2001

Judges

• Before:  EDWARDS, Chief Judge, ROGERS and GARLAND, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Charles F.C. Ruff argued the cause for appellants.   With him on the briefs were Kevin C. Newsom, Robert R. Rigsby, Corporation Counsel, Charles L. Reischel, Deputy Corporation Counsel, and Donna M. Murasky, Assistant Corporation Counsel., Daniel A. Rezneck, General Counsel, was on the brief for amicus curiae District of Columbia Financial Responsibility & Management Assistance Authority.


• For Appellees:
  
• Paul Mogin argued the cause for appellee.   On the brief were Brendan V. Sullivan, Jr., John G. Kester, Peter C. Grenier and James M. Ludwig.   J. Alan Galbraith entered an appearance.