This civil suit, filed in Washington State, names Brian Parker, a former court-appointed Guardian ad Litem (GAL), as the central defendant, alongside related court officers and legal professionals involved in Gina Bloom’s family law proceedings. The case alleges gross misconduct, fraud upon the court, and civil conspiracy that materially harmed both Gina Bloom and her children.
As the appointed GAL in Bloom’s custody case, Parker was expected to act in the best interests of the children. Instead, the lawsuit documents how he knowingly submitted false, misleading, and defamatory reports to the court, withheld exculpatory evidence, and collaborated improperly with opposing counsel Damon Canfield—including using sealed communications and undisclosed private meetings to shape narratives against Bloom.
Among the most serious claims is that Parker falsely testified under oath regarding Bloom’s mental health and parenting fitness—claims that were directly contradicted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Monique Brown, who evaluated Bloom and found her to be a capable, protective parent. Parker not only ignored Brown’s findings but misrepresented them in court filings and live testimony. In 2023, Parker was formally referred for criminal perjury based on sworn court documents and contradictions exposed through appeals and professional evaluations. The Court of Appeals subsequently discredited his findings and reversed significant portions of the lower court rulings that had relied on his statements.
The lawsuit alleges that Parker acted with malice, bias, and in direct violation of his statutory duties, while also violating Bloom’s constitutional rights under color of law. The complaint further claims that Parker used his court-appointed role to retaliate against Bloom for asserting concerns about abuse and to support the opposing party’s custody strategy without objective investigation.
This case seeks to establish civil liability for personal and professional misconduct by a court-appointed GAL, and to challenge the culture of immunity and non-review that has shielded GALs from accountability—even in cases involving documented harm to children and families.