(1) In no case shall employees or agents of the department or a social service agency acting in good faith be liable for damages as a result of failing to provide services agreed to under the case plan unless the failure to provide such services occurs as a result of bad faith or malicious purpose or occurs in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property.
(2) The inability or failure of the department or of a social service agency or the employees or agents of the social service agency to provide the services agreed to under the case plan shall not render the state or the social service agency liable for damages unless such failure to provide services occurs in a manner exhibiting wanton or willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property.
(3) A member or agent of a citizen review panel acting in good faith is not liable for damages as a result of any review or recommendation with regard to a dependency matter unless such member or agent exhibits wanton and willful disregard of human rights or safety, or property.
History.—s. 9, ch. 87-289; s. 13, ch. 90-306; s. 7, ch. 97-95; s. 21, ch. 98-403; s. 5, ch. 99-193.
Note.—Former s. 39.455.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 39 - Proceedings Relating to Children
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 39.001-39.0143)
39.001 - Purposes and intent; personnel standards and screening.
39.0014 - Responsibilities of public agencies.
39.00145 - Records concerning children.
39.00146 - Case record face sheet.
39.011 - Immunity from liability.
39.012 - Rules for implementation.
39.0121 - Specific rulemaking authority.
39.013 - Procedures and jurisdiction; right to counsel.
39.01304 - Early childhood court programs.
39.01305 - Appointment of an attorney for a dependent child with certain special needs.
39.0131 - Permanent mailing address designation.
39.0132 - Oaths, records, and confidential information.
39.0133 - Court and witness fees.
39.0134 - Appointed counsel; compensation.
39.0135 - Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund.
39.0136 - Time limitations; continuances.
39.0137 - Federal law; rulemaking authority.
39.01375 - Best interest determination for placement.
39.0138 - Criminal history and other records checks; limit on placement of a child.
39.0139 - Visitation or other contact; restrictions.
39.0141 - Missing children; report required.
39.0142 - Notifying law enforcement officers of parent or caregiver names.