Niece v. Elmview Group Home

Supreme Court of Washington · Decided 1997-01-16

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Durham, C.J. A developmentally disabled woman brought this action for damages against a private group home after she was sexually assaulted by a staff member at the home. We are asked to determine the tort theories under which a group home for developmentally disabled persons may be liable for such assaults. We hold that (1) the special relationship between the group home and its vulnerable residents gives rise to a duty of reason…

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