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WA Rev Code § 4.24.560 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.560 - Defense to action for injury caused by indoor air pollutants.

RCW 4.24.560 Defense to action for injury caused by indoor air pollutants.It is a defense in a civil action brought for damages for injury caused by indoor air pollutants in a residential structure on which construction was begun on or after July 1, 1991, that the builder or design professional complied in good faith, without negligence or misconduct, with:(1) Building product safety standards, including labeling;(2) Restrictions on the use of building materials known or believed to contain substances that contribute to indoor air pollution; and(3) The ventilation and radon resistive construction requirements adopted under RCW 19.27.190.[ 1992 c 132 § 2; 1990 c 2 § 8.]NOTES:Effective dates—1990 c 2: See note following RCW 19.27.040.Findings—Severability—1990 c 2: See notes following RCW 19.27A.015.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.570 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.570 - Acts against animals in research or educational facilities.

RCW 4.24.570 Acts against animals in research or educational facilities.(1) Joint and several liability for damages shall apply to persons and organizations that commit an intentional tort by (a) taking, releasing, destroying, contaminating, or damaging any animal or animals kept in a research or educational facility, where the animal or animals are used or to be used for medical research or other research purposes, or for educational purposes; or (b) destroying or damaging any records, equipment, research product, or other thing pertaining to such animal or animals.(2) Any person or organization that plans or assists in the development of a plan to commit an intentional tort covered by subsection (1) of this section is liable for damages to the same extent as a person who has committed the tort. However, a person or organization that assists in the development of a plan is not liable under this subsection, if, at the time of providing the assistance the person or organization does not know, or have reason to know, that the assistance is promoting the commission of the tort. Membership in a liable organization does not in itself establish the member's liability under this subsection. The common law defense of prior renunciation is allowed in actions brought under this subsection.(3) In any case where damages are awarded under this section, the court shall award to the plaintiff all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees, investigation costs, and court costs, and shall impose on any liable party a civil fine of not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars to be paid to the plaintiff.[ 1991 c 325 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1991 c 325: See note following RCW 9.08.080.Criminal acts against animal facilities: RCW 9.08.080, 9.08.090.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.575 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.575 - Acts against animals kept for agricultural or veterinary purposes.

RCW 4.24.575 Acts against animals kept for agricultural or veterinary purposes.(1) Joint and several liability for damages shall apply to persons and organizations that commit an intentional tort by taking, releasing, destroying or damaging any animal or animals kept by a person for agricultural production purposes or by a veterinarian for veterinary purposes; or by destroying or damaging any farm or veterinary equipment or supplies pertaining to such animal or animals.(2) Any person or organization that plans or assists in the development of a plan to commit an intentional tort covered by subsection (1) of this section is liable for damages to the same extent as a person who has committed the tort. However, a person or organization that assists in the development of a plan is not liable under this subsection, if, at the time of providing the assistance the person or organization does not know, or have reason to know, that the assistance is promoting the commission of the tort. Membership in a liable organization does not in itself establish the member's liability under this subsection. The common law defense of prior renunciation is allowed in actions brought under this subsection.(3) In any case where damages are awarded under this section, the court shall award to the plaintiff all costs of the litigation, including reasonable attorneys' fees, investigation costs, and court costs, and shall impose on any liable party a civil fine of not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars to be paid to the plaintiff.(4) "Agricultural production," for purposes of this section, means all activities associated with the raising of animals for agricultural purposes, including but not limited to animals raised for wool or fur. Agricultural production also includes the exhibiting or marketing of live animals raised for agricultural purposes.[ 1991 c 325 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—1991 c 325: See note following RCW 9.08.080.Criminal acts against animal facilities: RCW 9.08.080, 9.08.090.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.580 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.580 - Acts against animal facilities—Injunction.

RCW 4.24.580 Acts against animal facilities—Injunction.Any individual having reason to believe that he or she may be injured by the commission of an intentional tort under RCW 4.24.570 or 4.24.575 may apply for injunctive relief to prevent the occurrence of the tort. Any individual who owns or is employed at a research or educational facility or an agricultural production facility where animals are used for research, educational, or agricultural purposes who is harassed, or believes that he or she is about to be harassed, by an organization, person, or persons whose intent is to stop or modify the facility's use or uses of an animal or animals, may apply for injunctive relief to prevent the harassment.For the purposes of this section:(1) "Agricultural production" means all activities associated with the raising of animals for agricultural purposes, including but not limited to animals raised for wool or fur. Agricultural production also includes the exhibiting or marketing of live animals raised for agricultural purposes; and(2) "Harassment" means any threat, without lawful authority, that the recipient has good reason to fear will be carried out, that is knowingly made for the purpose of stopping or modifying the use of animals, and that either (a) would cause injury to the person or property of the recipient, or result in the recipient's physical confinement or restraint, or (b) is a malicious threat to do any other act intended to substantially cause harm to the recipient's mental health or safety.[ 1991 c 325 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—1991 c 325: See note following RCW 9.08.080.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.590 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.590 - Liability of foster parents.

RCW 4.24.590 Liability of foster parents.In actions for personal injury or property damage commenced by foster children or their parents against foster parents licensed pursuant to chapter 74.15 RCW, the liability of foster parents for the care and supervision of foster children shall be the same as the liability of biological and adoptive parents for the care and supervision of their children.[ 1991 c 283 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Effective date—1991 c 283: See notes following RCW 74.14B.080.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.595 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.595 - Liability immunity—Emergent placement investigations of child abuse or neglect—Shelter care and other dependency orders.

RCW 4.24.595 Liability immunity—Emergent placement investigations of child abuse or neglect—Shelter care and other dependency orders.(1) Governmental entities, and their officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, are not liable in tort for any of their acts or omissions in emergent placement investigations of child abuse or neglect under chapter 26.44 RCW including, but not limited to, any determination to leave a child with a parent, custodian, or guardian, or to return a child to a parent, custodian, or guardian, unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence. Emergent placement investigations are those conducted prior to a shelter care hearing under RCW 13.34.065.(2) The department of children, youth, and families and its employees shall comply with the orders of the court, including shelter care and other dependency orders, and are not liable for acts performed to comply with such court orders. In providing reports and recommendations to the court, employees of the department of children, youth, and families are entitled to the same witness immunity as would be provided to any other witness.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 301; 2012 c 259 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.601 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.601 - Hazards to the public—Information—Legislative findings, policy, intent.

RCW 4.24.601 Hazards to the public—Information—Legislative findings, policy, intent.The legislature finds that public health and safety is promoted when the public has knowledge that enables members of the public to make informed choices about risks to their health and safety. Therefore, the legislature declares as a matter of public policy that the public has a right to information necessary to protect members of the public from harm caused by alleged hazards to the public. The legislature also recognizes that protection of trade secrets, other confidential research, development, or commercial information concerning products or business methods promotes business activity and prevents unfair competition. Therefore, the legislature declares it a matter of public policy that the confidentiality of such information be protected and its unnecessary disclosure be prevented.[ 1994 c 42 § 1.]NOTES:Application—1994 c 42: "This act applies to all confidentiality provisions entered or executed with respect to product liability/hazardous substance claims on or after May 1, 1994." [ 1994 c 42 § 3.]Effective date—1994 c 42: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect May 1, 1994." [ 1994 c 42 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.630 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.630 - Liability for damage to land and property—Damages—Costs—Attorneys' fees—Exceptions.

RCW 4.24.630 Liability for damage to land and property—Damages—Costs—Attorneys' fees—Exceptions.(1) Every person who goes onto the land of another and who removes timber, crops, minerals, or other similar valuable property from the land, or wrongfully causes waste or injury to the land, or wrongfully injures personal property or improvements to real estate on the land, is liable to the injured party for treble the amount of the damages caused by the removal, waste, or injury. For purposes of this section, a person acts "wrongfully" if the person intentionally and unreasonably commits the act or acts while knowing, or having reason to know, that he or she lacks authorization to so act. Damages recoverable under this section include, but are not limited to, damages for the market value of the property removed or injured, and for injury to the land, including the costs of restoration. In addition, the person is liable for reimbursing the injured party for the party's reasonable costs, including but not limited to investigative costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation-related costs.(2) This section does not apply in any case where liability for damages is provided under RCW 64.12.030, * 79.01.756, 79.01.760, 79.40.070, or where there is immunity from liability under RCW 64.12.035.[ 1999 c 248 § 2; 1994 c 280 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.756, 79.01.760, and 79.40.070 were recodified as RCW 79.02.320, 79.02.300, and 79.02.340, respectively, pursuant to 2003 c 334 § 554. RCW 79.02.340 was subsequently repealed by 2009 c 349 § 5.Severability—1999 c 248: See note following RCW 64.12.035.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.640 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.640 - Firearm safety program liability.

RCW 4.24.640 Firearm safety program liability.No person who owns, operates, is employed by, or volunteers at a program approved under RCW 77.32.155 shall be liable for any injury that occurs while the person who suffered the injury is participating in the course, unless the injury is the result of gross negligence.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 513.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.660 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.660 - Liability of school districts under contracts with youth programs.

RCW 4.24.660 Liability of school districts under contracts with youth programs.(1) A school district shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a person due to action or inaction of persons employed by, or under contract with, a youth program if:(a) The action or inaction takes place on school property and during the delivery of services of the youth program;(b) The private nonprofit group provides proof of being insured, under an accident and liability policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state, that covers any injury or damage arising from delivery of its services. Coverage for a policy meeting the requirements of this section must be at least fifty thousand dollars due to bodily injury or death of one person, or at least one hundred thousand dollars due to bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any incident. The private nonprofit shall also provide a statement of compliance with the policies for the management of concussion and head injury in youth sports as set forth in RCW 28A.600.190 and a statement of compliance with the policies for sudden cardiac arrest awareness as set forth in RCW 28A.600.195; and(c) The group provides proof of such insurance before the first use of the school facilities. The immunity granted shall last only as long as the insurance remains in effect.(2) Immunity under this section does not apply to any school district before January 1, 2000.(3) As used in this section, "youth programs" means any program or service, offered by a private nonprofit group, that is operated primarily to provide persons under the age of eighteen with opportunities to participate in services or programs.(4) This section does not impair or change the ability of any person to recover damages for harm done by: (a) Any contractor or employee of a school district acting in his or her capacity as a contractor or employee; or (b) the existence of unsafe facilities or structures or programs of any school district.[ 2015 c 26 § 2; 2009 c 475 § 1; 1999 c 316 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Short title—2015 c 26: See notes following RCW 28A.600.195.Intent—Effective date—1999 c 316: See notes following RCW 28A.335.155.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.690 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.690 - Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee information—Court action to prevent.

RCW 4.24.690 Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee information—Court action to prevent.(1) Whenever it appears that any person or organization is engaged in or about to engage in any act that constitutes or will constitute a violation of RCW 4.24.680, the prosecuting attorney or any person harmed by an alleged violation of RCW 4.24.680 may initiate a civil proceeding in superior court to enjoin such violation, and may petition the court to issue an order for the discontinuance of the dissemination of information in violation of RCW 4.24.680.(2) An action under this section shall be brought in the county in which the violation is alleged to have taken place, and shall be commenced by the filing of a verified complaint, or shall be accompanied by an affidavit.(3) If it is shown to the satisfaction of the court, either by verified complaint or affidavit, that a person or organization is engaged in or about to engage in any act that constitutes a violation of RCW 4.24.680, the court may issue a temporary restraining order to abate and prevent the continuance or recurrence of the act.(4) The court may issue a permanent injunction to restrain, abate, or prevent the continuance or recurrence of the violation of RCW 4.24.680. The court may grant declaratory relief, mandatory orders, or any other relief deemed necessary to accomplish the purposes of the injunction. The court may retain jurisdiction of the case for the purpose of enforcing its orders.[ 2002 c 336 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.700 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.700 - Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee information—Damages, fees, and costs.

RCW 4.24.700 Unlawful release of court and law enforcement employee information—Damages, fees, and costs.Any person whose personal information is made available on the world wide web as described in RCW 4.24.680(1) who suffers damages as a result of such conduct may bring an action against the person or organization who makes such information available, for actual damages sustained plus damages in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each day the personal information was made available on the world wide web, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.[ 2006 c 355 § 3; 2002 c 336 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Severability—2006 c 355: See notes following RCW 4.24.680.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.710 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.710 - Outdoor music festival, campground—Detention.

RCW 4.24.710 Outdoor music festival, campground—Detention.(1) In a civil action brought against the detainer by reason of a person having been detained on or in the immediate vicinity of the premises of an outdoor music festival or related campground for the purpose of investigation or questioning as to the lawfulness of the consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs, it is a defense that the detained person was detained in a reasonable manner and for not more than a reasonable time to permit the investigation or questioning by a law enforcement officer, and that a peace officer, owner, operator, employee, or agent of the outdoor music festival had reasonable grounds to believe that the person so detained was unlawfully consuming or attempting to unlawfully consume or possess, alcohol or illegal drugs on the premises.(2) For the purposes of this section:(a) "Illegal drug" means a controlled substance under chapter 69.50 RCW for which the person detained does not have a valid prescription or that is not being consumed in accordance with the prescription directions and warnings, or a legend drug under chapter 69.41 RCW for which the person does not have a valid prescription or that is not being consumed in accordance with the prescription directions and warnings.(b) "Outdoor music festival" has the same meaning as in RCW 70.108.020, except that no minimum time limit is required.(c) "Reasonable grounds" include, but are not limited to:(i) Exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor, which means that a person has the odor of liquor on his or her breath, or that by speech, manner, appearance, behavior, lack of coordination, or otherwise exhibits that he or she has consumed liquor, and either:(A) Is in possession of or in close proximity to a container that has or recently had liquor in it; or(B) Is shown by other evidence to have recently consumed liquor; or(ii) Exhibiting the effects of having consumed an illegal drug, which means that a person by speech, manner, appearance, behavior, lack of coordination, or otherwise exhibits that he or she has consumed an illegal drug, and either:(A) Is in possession of an illegal drug; or(B) Is shown by other evidence to have recently consumed an illegal drug.(d) "Reasonable time" means the time necessary to permit the person detained to make a statement or to refuse to make a statement, and the time necessary to allow a law enforcement officer to determine the lawfulness of the consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs. "Reasonable time" may not exceed one hour.[ 2003 c 219 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.720 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.720 - Liability immunity—Amber alerts.

RCW 4.24.720 Liability immunity—Amber alerts.No cause of action shall be maintained for civil damages in any court of this state against any radio or television broadcasting station or cable television system, or the employees, officers, directors, managers, or agents of the radio or television broadcasting station or cable television system, based on the broadcast of information including, but not limited to, the name or description of an abducted child, the name or description of a suspected abductor, and the circumstances of an abduction supplied by law enforcement officials pursuant to the voluntary broadcast notification system commonly known as the "Amber alert," or as the same system may otherwise be known in this state, which is used to notify the public of missing or abducted children. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or restrict in any way any immunity or privilege a radio or television broadcasting station or cable television system may have under statute or common law for broadcasting or otherwise disseminating information.[ 2005 c 128 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.730 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.730 - Liability immunity—Disclosure of employee information to prospective employer.

RCW 4.24.730 Liability immunity—Disclosure of employee information to prospective employer.(1) An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer, or employment agency as defined by RCW 49.60.040, at the specific request of that individual employer or employment agency, is presumed to be acting in good faith and is immune from civil and criminal liability for such disclosure or its consequences if the disclosed information relates to: (a) The employee's ability to perform his or her job; (b) the diligence, skill, or reliability with which the employee carried out the duties of his or her job; or (c) any illegal or wrongful act committed by the employee when related to the duties of his or her job.(2) The employer should retain a written record of the identity of the person or entity to which information is disclosed under this section for a minimum of two years from the date of disclosure. The employee or former employee has a right to inspect any such written record upon request and any such written record shall become part of the employee's personnel file, subject to the provisions of chapter 49.12 RCW.(3) For the purposes of this section, the presumption of good faith may only be rebutted upon a showing by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the employer was knowingly false, deliberately misleading, or made with reckless disregard for the truth.[ 2005 c 103 § 1.]