In determining whether employees of DCFS are entitled to absolute immunity, which is generally held by certain government officials acting within the scope of their employment, the appellate court referred to case regulation previously rendered on similar cases.Persuasive Authority – Prior court rulings that can be consulted in deciding a current

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