Brenda Thormodson v. Kathryn Rae Zehnder

Syllabus

1. Statutory immunity under Minnesota Statutes section 260E.34(a)(1) (2024), extends to a person who makes a mandated report under chapter 260E (2024), in good faith, even if the report is not made immediately. 2. Statutory immunity under Minnesota Statutes section 260E.34(a)(1) extends to a person who makes a voluntary report under chapter 260E, in good faith, regardless of whether the person is also a mandatory reporter. 3. Good faith, for the purpose of statutory immunity under section 260E.34(a)(1), is established if the report is made without an ulterior motive, without malice, and for a proper purpose. Affirmed.