L.H. v. Department of Labor & Industries

This consolidated case concerns three individuals, abused as children while residents of states other than Washington, who repressed memories of the abuse. Each one, after attaining majority, moved to the state of Washington, and underwent counseling, during which they consciously recalled the abuse. Each applied for benefits under RCW 7.68, Washington’s crime victims’ compensation act (hereinafter referred to as the CVCA), as the "victim” of a criminal act committed "against a resident of the State of Washington.” The three individuals contend they are eligible because their injury occurred…