In re Isabella L. CA2/7
Opinion
Opinion
Segal, J.
INTRODUCTION
Fernando L. appeals from the juvenile court’s jurisdiction findings that his infant daughter, Isabella L., is a person described by Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (b)(1).1 Fernando argues substantial evidence did not support the court’s finding his substance abuse placed his newborn daughter, Isabella L., at risk of serious physical harm or illness. Fernando does not challenge other jurisdiction findings based on substance abuse by Melissa U., Isabella’s mother, and Melissa did not appeal from the jurisdiction findings. In the meantime, while this appeal was pending, the juvenile court terminated its jurisdiction, leaving Isabella in the custody of Fernando and Melissa, and Fernando did not appeal from the order terminating jurisdiction. Because we cannot provide Fernando any effective relief, we dismiss this appeal as moot.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
In March 2025 the juvenile court sustained a petition filed by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services under section 300, subdivision (b)(1). The court found true allegations that Melissa’s substance abuse placed Isabella at