Patti Pettis, a child care director, was investigated for alleged physical child abuse based on a complaint made by one of her staff. The investigator determined that the evidence was inconclusive. Pettis sued the State, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and Ingra Mikkelsen, the investigator, for negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The trial court dismissed her claims...
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