Hansen v. Department of Labor & Industries

The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals declined to review the decision of a hearing examiner that Penny Hansen was not an innocent victim of a criminal act and therefore ineligible for benefits under RCW 7.68, the crime victims compensation act. The hearing examiner's proposed decision and order was adopted as the written decision of the board as required by RCW 51.52.106. The ruling was affirmed by the Superior Court. We also find no error and affirm.

The appeal presents two questions: First, did the board adopt a proper legal standard to determine whether Hansen was an innocent victim of…