BOB GUALTIERI, SHERIFF OF PINELLAS COUNTY vs CATHERINE RUTENBECK, ET AL

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DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA SECOND DISTRICT BOB GUALTIERI, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Pinellas County, Appellant, v. C.R., as personal representative of the Estate of W.F.H. IV; C.R., as the permanent guardian and next friend of S.R.; DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES, INC. d/b/a ECKERD COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES; DIRECTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, INC. d/b/a DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING; and W.H., III, Appellees. No. 2D21-430 March 11, 2022 Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.130 from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County; Thane B. Covert, Judge. Jason G. Gordillo, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Largo, for Appellant. Richard A. Filson of Filson & Penge, P.A., Sarasota; and Adam Brum of Morgan & Morgan, St. Petersburg, for Appellee C.R. No appearance for remaining Appellees. PER CURIAM. Affirmed. KELLY, and LaROSE, JJ., Concur. ATKINSON, J., Dissents. Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication. 2

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