Shawtai Sandifar, as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.D.I., a Minor v. Jeremy Patterson, et al.

── Shawtai Sandifar, as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.D.I., a Minor v. Jeremy Patterson, et al. ── Case No.: 24A-CT-01871 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: March 12, 2025 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas County of Origin: Delaware Category: Civil Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge May and Judge DeBoer concur Since this case was decided on a motion to dismiss, we accept the facts alleged in the complaint as true. Bellwether Props., LLC v. Duke Energy Ind., Inc., 87 N.E.3d 462, 466 (Ind. 2017). The facts as alleged in Mother’s complaint reveal that, on March 11, 2018, DCS removed the then eight-year-old Child from Mother’s care and initiated CHINS proceedings. One week later, DCS placed the Child in foster care with the Pattersons.