T.G. et al, v. Maryland Department of Human Services

The complaint was filed on May 30, 2023, by Maryland Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) and Venable LLP against the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) and Maryland Department of Health (MDH). The complaint alleges that the state leaves children with disabilities in foster care in hospitals or emergency departments without medical necessity because the state cannot find timely placements. The complaint seeks class action status for children currently experiencing, or at imminent risk of experiencing medically unnecessary hospitalization . . .