Legal Opinion
In Re the Welfare of Brown
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided June 30, 1981No. 4020-8-IIIPublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
Guy, J. *
In February 1980, the principal of Fruitland Elementary School initiated complaints of suspected physical child abuse concerning Camilla Brown. After investigation by Child Protective Services, it was determined that the allegations of suspected child abuse could not be substantiated. No action was taken.
The Brown family unit consisted of Margo Brown, her minor children, Camilla, age 7, April, age 3, and Mr. Robert Shows, Mrs. Brown's boyfriend.
On March 21, 1980, April was admitted to Kennewick General Hospital with severe internal injuries. Surgery on April took approximately AVz…
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