Massachusetts Superior Court August 2, 2001, No. CA986354 (Kilsdonk v. Department of Social Services)

Agnes, A. J.

This is a civil case in which the plaintiff seeks judicial review under the state Administrative Procedure Act of a determination by a hearing officer of the defendant Department of Social Services (“department”) that a decision by the department that an allegation that he had physically abused his son was supported. See 110 C.M.R. §4.