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Favors v. Matzke

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided April 10, 1989No. 21698-8-IPublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Schumacher, J. *

—A jury verdict and judgment were entered against the State of Washington and Clifford Johnston for damages resulting from an investigation by Johnston of alleged sexual abuse of a foster child. The State and the Johnstons appeal. We reverse.

Facts

James and Doris Favors operated a foster home under a license issued to them by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). One of the foster children in their care was Mary Jane, who was 20 years old and mentally retarded.

Mary Jane attended a school for developmentally delayed persons. On December 6, 1983, Mary Jane reported…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Taylor v. Stevens CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1988
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  3. Bernethy v. Walt Failor's, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1982
  4. Stewart v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1979
  5. Clausing v. DeHartWashington Supreme Court · 1973

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3Cited by20 opinions

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  4. Crisman v. CrismanCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1997
  5. Crisman v. CrismanCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1997

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