In re D.M.

Respondent appealed from a trial court’s disposition order adjudicating her minor child a ward of the court after finding that the child was neglected due to an injurious environment. Respondent argued on appeal that she was denied a fair adjudication hearing based on cumulative error. The appellate court reversed the order finding that the minor was neglected, vacated the disposition order, and remanded for a new adjudication hearing, explaining that respondent was denied a fair hearing where the trial court conflated the adjudicatory and dispositional phases of the case. (ROCHFORD and MARTIN, concurring)