People in the Interest of J.G

Summary

The court held that a child may be adjudicated dependent or neglected under the injurious-environment provision without proof that both parents are unavailable, unable, or unwilling to provide reasonable parental care. It also held that the statute and due process do not require findings of parental fault under that provision, so the jury instructions were legally adequate. The court reversed the court of appeals and remanded for consideration of the mother’s remaining appellate issue.