The judge in this case found the worker way out of line. Your wife’s situation was completely different, and you know it.
Failed attempt at a strawman.
How many people are falsely accused by busybodies like the woman in question, versus genuine trouble such as what your wife observed?
Lives can be ruined by an accusation of this sort. Even without accusations, problems can arise. I remember being refused the rental of a house because my friend and I were male, and there was a daycare 2 doors down. No suspicion, no reason given other than we were mid-twenties males.
I do hope that the children your wife dealt with were helped, and I hope your family has been able to put the horror behind you.
G_d Bless.
No, you said people should stay out of other people’s business. Crappy things happen to kids sometimes.
The problem is that the lawsuits place a chill on those who should report an issue. This was a case where everything was done right- worker reported a bona fide concern, CAS investigated and found nothing amiss. Lawsuits should be reserved for reports that are motivated by malice.