In re Briana V.
Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Luis V.
Opinion
Opinion
Chavez, J.
Luis V. (father) appeals from a judgment of the juvenile court establishing jurisdiction over his three daughters: Briana V. (born Jan. 2001); Marlene V. (bom Feb. 2004); and Patricia Y. (bom Mar. 2005) pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 300. Father contends that substantial evidence does not support the juvenile court’s findings as to him. We affirm the judgment.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
The family
Prior to the commencement of this action, father was the primary caregiver for the children, Briana, Marlene and Patricia, who lived with father and the paternal grandmother (PGM). Father and the girls’ mother, Chantha T. (mother), had been separated for approximately two years. Mother was in a new relationship with P.K. and they had a child together, Vincent K., born in December 2012.
Initial investigation
On December 4, 2013, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received a referral alleging that Briana had been physically abused by father and PGM. The caller stated that father and PGM hit and slapped Briana due to her leaving the home without permission. There were no marks or bruises observed on Briana.