WA to pay $9 million to woman who said she was sexually abused in foster care

News Report · Seattle Times · September 30, 2025

Washington State agreed to pay $9 million to Ashley Miller, who said she was sexually abused in foster care from ages 5 to 12 while the state failed to monitor the home. The state settled to avoid a jury trial.

The department settled with Miller in early September to avoid a jury trial

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Washington State agreed to pay $9 million to Ashley Miller, who said she was sexually abused in foster care from ages 5 to 12 while the state failed to monitor the home. The state settled to avoid a jury trial.

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