[U] In Re John W.

On April 23, 1999, ACS filed the instant petition against respondent mother alleging that she neglected the subject child by seeking unneeded medical attention for him and thereby placing him at risk of imminent harm. The case proceeded to fact-finding on October 28, 1999. The presentment agency began its case and the Court took testimony from Dr. Jerrold Schlessel, a neo-natalogist at North Shore University Hospital. After that testimony, the case was adjourned and ultimately resolved on January 20, 2000. On that date, respondent submitted to the Court's jurisdiction pursuant to Family Court Act Section 1051(a) with respect to the petition's allegations of inadequate guardianship and medical neglect. The medical records from North Shore University Hospital and NYU Medical Center were deemed in evidence as part of the 1051(a) submission.