Blazevich

Brian M. Blazevich, a minor, 1 appeals from a judgment denying his petition for writ of mandate which sought indemnification under the Victims of Violent Crime Act 2 (the Act) for loss of his mother’s support and loss of the value of her society, comfort, care and protection. We affirm the judgment.

Paulette Jeanne Clouse, Brian’s mother, was murdered on June 29, 1975. She was stabbed to death by her estranged husband who was not Brian’s father. Brian was six years old at the time. Brian’s mother married Mr. Clouse in July 1973 at which time she terminated her employment. Before that time she had worked at various jobs and was able to support Brian. She separated from Mr. Clouse in March 1975 but was unable to return to work because she had given birth to a profoundly disabled second child in October 1974. This second child required her constant care.

The application for benefits filed with the State Board of Control (Board) which administers the Act stated Paulette had been employed at the Fiesta Rexall Pharmacy from January 1970 to March 1971 and thereafter was employed by the Pueblo Motel in Sonoma, the Old Hoss, the Red Pony and Dutil’s Bakery. The application…