Sebastian’s Case Stalls as County Faces Abuse Allegations | San Jose News

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

A year after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of severely abused infant Sebastian Hernandez, the case remains stalled as San Joaquin County fights to dismiss the complaint rather than address the allegations. The child, now nearly blind, non-verbal, and permanently disabled, suffered catastrophic injuries from his father — a man with a history of abuse and substance use. Despite red flags, county social workers reportedly pushed for full custody, conducting risk assessments only at the mother’s home. As Sebastian’s legal team battles bureaucratic hurdles and government immunities, delays…