Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Abuse and Neglect
Court adjudicated minor physicially abused because of substantial risk of physical injury under Juvenile Court Act. At age 22 months, minor was diagnosed with life-threatening second- and third-degree burns to 30% of his body. Preponderance of evidence showed that minor was abused, given doctor's notes that injuries were not accidental, and severity of injuries. Mother presented no evidence or expert testimony that injuries were accidental. (R.E. GORDON and GARCIA, concurring.)