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WA Rev Code § 4.24.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.290 - Action for damages based on professional negligence of hospitals or members of healing arts—Standard of proof—Evidence—Exception.

RCW 4.24.290 Action for damages based on professional negligence of hospitals or members of healing arts—Standard of proof—Evidence—Exception.In any civil action for damages based on professional negligence against a hospital which is licensed by the state of Washington or against the personnel of any such hospital, or against a member of the healing arts including, but not limited to, an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner licensed under chapter 18.06 RCW, a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW, an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 18.57 RCW, a chiropractor licensed under chapter 18.25 RCW, a dentist licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW, a podiatric physician and surgeon licensed under chapter 18.22 RCW, or a nurse licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, the plaintiff in order to prevail shall be required to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant or defendants failed to exercise that degree of skill, care, and learning possessed at that time by other persons in the same profession, and that as a proximate result of such failure the plaintiff suffered damages, but in no event shall the provisions of this section apply to an action based on the failure to obtain the informed consent of a patient.[ 2019 c 308 § 15; 2010 c 286 § 12; 1995 c 323 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 702; 1985 c 326 § 26; 1983 c 149 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 35 § 1.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.Intent—2010 c 286: See RCW 18.06.005.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.Limitations of actions for injuries resulting from health care or related services: RCW 4.16.350.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.310 - Persons rendering emergency care or transportation—Definitions.

RCW 4.24.310 Persons rendering emergency care or transportation—Definitions.For the purposes of RCW 4.24.300 the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(1) "Compensation" has its ordinary meaning but does not include: Nominal payments, reimbursement for expenses, or pension benefits; payments made to volunteer part-time and volunteer on-call personnel of fire departments, fire districts, ambulance districts, police departments, or any emergency response organizations; or any payment to a person employed as a transit operator who is paid for his or her regular work, which work does not routinely include providing emergency care or emergency transportation.(2) "Emergency care" means care, first aid, treatment, or assistance rendered to the injured person in need of immediate medical attention and includes providing or arranging for further medical treatment or care for the injured person. Except with respect to the injured person or persons being transported for further medical treatment or care, the immunity granted by RCW 4.24.300 does not apply to the negligent operation of any motor vehicle.(3) "Scene of an emergency" means the scene of an accident or other sudden or unexpected event or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action.[ 1989 c 223 § 1; 1987 c 212 § 501; 1985 c 443 § 20; 1975 c 58 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1985 c 443: See notes following RCW 7.69.010.Infectious disease testing availability: RCW 70.05.180.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.311 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.311 - Immunity from liability for certain care or assistance at scene of emergency or disaster.

RCW 4.24.311 Immunity from liability for certain care or assistance at scene of emergency or disaster.(1) Any person who, without compensation or the expectation of compensation, renders nonmedical care or assistance at the scene of an emergency or disaster shall not be liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission in the rendering of such care or assistance other than acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. Any person rendering such care or assistance during the course of regular employment and receiving compensation or expecting to receive compensation for rendering such care or assistance is excluded from the protection of this section.(2) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(a) "Compensation" has its ordinary meaning but does not include: Nominal payments, reimbursement for expenses, or pension benefits; payments made to volunteer part-time and volunteer on-call personnel of fire departments, fire districts, ambulance districts, police departments, or any emergency response organization; or any payment to a person employed as a transit operator who is paid for his or her regular work, which work does not routinely include providing emergency transportation.(b) "Emergency or disaster" means an event or set of circumstances that:(i) Demands immediate action to preserve public health, protect life, protect public property, or to provide relief to any stricken community overtaken by such occurrence; or(ii) Reaches such a dimension or degree of destructiveness as to warrant the governor declaring a state of emergency pursuant to RCW 43.06.010.(c) "Nonmedical care or assistance" includes response and rescue operations as well as the provision of such necessities and amenities as food, supplies, shelter, transportation, and child care.(3)(a) This section does not apply to emergency workers registered in accordance with chapter 38.52 RCW or to the related volunteer organizations to which they may belong.(b) The immunity granted by this section is in addition to any common law or statutory immunity enjoyed by such person, and nothing in this section abrogates or modifies in any way such common law or statutory immunity.[ 2021 c 66 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.314 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.314 - Person causing hazardous materials incident—Responsibility for incident clean-up—Liability.

RCW 4.24.314 Person causing hazardous materials incident—Responsibility for incident clean-up—Liability.(1) Any person transporting hazardous materials shall clean up any hazardous materials incident that occurs during transportation, and shall take such additional action as may be reasonably necessary after consultation with the designated incident command agency in order to achieve compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.Any person transporting hazardous materials that is responsible for causing a hazardous materials incident, as defined in RCW 70.136.020, other than the operating employees of a transportation company, is liable to the state or any political subdivision thereof for extraordinary costs incurred by the state or the political subdivision in the course of protecting the public from actual or threatened harm resulting from the hazardous materials incident.(2) Any person, other than a person transporting hazardous materials or an operating employee of a company, responsible for causing a hazardous materials incident, as defined in RCW 70.136.020, is liable to a municipal fire department or fire district for extraordinary costs incurred by the municipal fire department or fire district, in the course of protecting the public from actual or threatened harm resulting from the hazardous materials incident, until the incident oversight is assumed by the department of ecology.(3) "Extraordinary costs" as used in this section means those reasonable and necessary costs incurred by a governmental entity in the course of protecting life and property that exceed the normal and usual expenses anticipated for police and fire protection, emergency services, and public works. These shall include, but not be limited to, overtime for public employees, unusual fuel consumption requirements, any loss or damage to publicly owned equipment, and the purchase or lease of any special equipment or services required to protect the public during the hazardous materials incident.[ 1989 c 406 § 1; 1984 c 165 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.320 - Action by person damaged by malicious mischief to livestock or by owner damaged by theft of livestock—Treble damages, attorney's fees.

RCW 4.24.320 Action by person damaged by malicious mischief to livestock or by owner damaged by theft of livestock—Treble damages, attorney's fees.Any person whose livestock is damaged as a result of actions described in RCW 16.52.205 or any owner of livestock who suffers damage as a result of a willful, unauthorized act described in RCW 9A.56.080, 9A.56.083, or 16.52.320 may bring an action against the person or persons committing the act in a court of competent jurisdiction for exemplary damages up to three times the actual damages sustained, plus attorney's fees. As used in this section, "livestock" means the animals specified in RCW 9A.56.080 and 16.52.011.[ 2011 c 67 § 2; 2005 c 419 § 2; 2003 c 53 § 4; 1979 c 145 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 174 § 3.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.330 - Action for damages caused by criminal street gang tagging and graffiti.

RCW 4.24.330 Action for damages caused by criminal street gang tagging and graffiti.(1) An adult or emancipated minor who commits criminal street gang tagging and graffiti under RCW 9A.48.105 by causing physical damage to the property of another is liable in addition to actual damages, for a penalty to the owner in the amount of the value of the damaged property not to exceed one thousand dollars, plus an additional penalty of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than two hundred dollars, plus all reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs expended by the owner.(2) A conviction for violation of RCW 9A.48.105 is not a condition precedent to maintenance of a civil action authorized by this section.(3) An owner demanding payment of a penalty under subsection (1) of this section shall give written notice to the person or persons from whom the penalty is sought.[ 2008 c 276 § 307.]NOTES:Severability—Part headings, subheadings not law—2008 c 276: See notes following RCW 36.28A.200.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.340 - Liability of merchants and other parties for creating a property crime database—Information sharing.

RCW 4.24.340 Liability of merchants and other parties for creating a property crime database—Information sharing.Merchants and other parties who create a database of individuals who have been: Apprehended in the process of committing a property crime; assessed a civil fine or penalty for committing a property crime; or convicted of a property crime are not subject to civil fines or penalties for sharing information from the database with other merchants, law enforcement officials, or legal professionals.[ 2009 c 431 § 19.]NOTES:Applicability—2009 c 431: See note following RCW 4.24.230.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.345 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.345 - Unlawfully summoning a law enforcement officer—Civil action.

RCW 4.24.345 Unlawfully summoning a law enforcement officer—Civil action.(1) A person may bring a civil action for damages against any person who knowingly causes a law enforcement officer to arrive at a location to contact another person with the intent to:(a) Infringe on the other person's rights under the Washington state or United States Constitutions;(b) Unlawfully discriminate against the other person;(c) Cause the other person to feel harassed, humiliated, or embarrassed;(d) Cause the other person to be expelled from a place in which the other person is lawfully located; or(e) Damage the other person's:(i) Reputation or standing in the community; or(ii) Financial, economic, consumer, or business prospects or interests.(2) A person shall not be held liable under subsection (1) of this section if the person acted in good faith in causing a law enforcement officer to arrive.(3) Upon prevailing in an action under this section, the plaintiff may recover:(a) The greater of:(i) Economic and noneconomic damages; or(ii) $250 against each defendant found liable under this section; and(b) Punitive damages.(4) The court may award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing plaintiff in an action under this section.(5) A civil action under this section:(a) May be maintained in a court of limited jurisdiction if the total damages claimed do not exceed the statutory limit for damages that the court of limited jurisdiction may award; and(b) Does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of this state.[ 2021 c 330 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.355 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.355 - Action by person removed from premises pursuant to RCW 9A.52.105—Damages, costs, attorneys' fees.

RCW 4.24.355 Action by person removed from premises pursuant to RCW 9A.52.105—Damages, costs, attorneys' fees.All persons removed from premises pursuant to RCW 9A.52.105 on the basis of false statements made by a declarant pursuant to RCW 9A.52.115 shall have a cause of action to recover from the declarant for actual damages, together with costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.[ 2017 c 284 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.360 - Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—Declared void and unenforceable—Exceptions.

RCW 4.24.360 Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—Declared void and unenforceable—Exceptions.Any clause in a construction contract, as defined in RCW 4.24.370, which purports to waive, release, or extinguish the rights of a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier to damages or an equitable adjustment arising out of unreasonable delay in performance which delay is caused by the acts or omissions of the contractee or persons acting for the contractee is against public policy and is void and unenforceable.This section shall not be construed to void any provision in a construction contract, as defined in RCW 4.24.370, which (1) requires notice of delays, (2) provides for arbitration or other procedure for settlement, or (3) provides for reasonable liquidated damages.[ 1979 ex.s. c 264 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.370 - Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—"Construction contract" defined.

RCW 4.24.370 Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—"Construction contract" defined."Construction contract" for purposes of RCW 4.24.360 means any contract or agreement for the construction, alteration, repair, addition to, subtraction from, improvement to, or maintenance of, any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation, or other structure, project, development, or improvement attached to real estate, including moving and demolition in connection therewith.[ 1979 ex.s. c 264 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.380 - Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—Prospective application of RCW 4.24.360.

RCW 4.24.380 Construction contract provision waiving, releasing, etc., rights of contractor, etc., to damages or adjustment for unreasonable delay caused by contractee, etc.—Prospective application of RCW 4.24.360.The provisions of RCW 4.24.360 shall apply to contracts or agreements entered into after September 1, 1979.[ 1979 ex.s. c 264 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.400 - Building warden assisting others to evacuate building or attempting to control hazard—Immunity from liability.

RCW 4.24.400 Building warden assisting others to evacuate building or attempting to control hazard—Immunity from liability.No building warden, who acts in good faith, with or without compensation, shall be personally liable for civil damages arising from his or her negligent acts or omissions during the course of assigned duties in assisting others to evacuate industrial, commercial, governmental or multi-unit residential buildings or in attempting to control or alleviate a hazard to the building or its occupants caused by fire, earthquake or other threat to life or limb. The term "building warden" means an individual who is assigned to take charge of the occupants on a floor or in an area of a building during an emergency in accordance with a predetermined fire safety or evacuation plan; and/or an individual selected by a municipal fire chief or the chief of the Washington state patrol, through the director of fire protection, after an emergency is in progress to assist in evacuating the occupants of such a building or providing for their safety. This section shall not apply to any acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or wilful or wanton misconduct.[ 1995 c 369 § 2; 1986 c 266 § 79; 1981 c 320 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 369: See note following RCW 43.43.930.Severability—1986 c 266: See note following RCW 38.52.005.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.410 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.410 - Dog handler using dog in line of duty—Immunity.

RCW 4.24.410 Dog handler using dog in line of duty—Immunity.(1) As used in this section:(a) "Police dog" means a dog used by a law enforcement agency specially trained for law enforcement work and under the control of a dog handler.(b) "Accelerant detection dog" means a dog used exclusively for accelerant detection by the state fire marshal or a fire department and under the control of the state fire marshal or his or her designee or a fire department handler.(c) "Dog handler" means a law enforcement officer who has successfully completed training as prescribed by the Washington state criminal justice training commission in police dog handling, or in the case of an accelerant detection dog, the state fire marshal's designee or an employee of the fire department authorized by the fire chief to be the dog's handler.(2) Any dog handler who uses a police dog in the line of duty in good faith is immune from civil action for damages arising out of such use of the police dog or accelerant detection dog.[ 1993 c 180 § 1; 1989 c 26 § 1; 1982 c 22 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 4.24.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.420 - Action by person committing a felony—Defense—Law enforcement activities—Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.

RCW 4.24.420 Action by person committing a felony—Defense—Law enforcement activities—Actions under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.(1) Except in an action arising out of law enforcement activities resulting in personal injury or death, it is a complete defense to any action for damages for personal injury or wrongful death that the person injured or killed was engaged in the commission of a felony at the time of the occurrence causing the injury or death and the felony was a proximate cause of the injury or death.(2) In an action arising out of law enforcement activities resulting in personal injury or death, it is a complete defense to the action that the finder of fact has determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the person injured or killed was engaged in the commission of a felony at the time of the occurrence causing the injury or death, the commission of which was a proximate cause of the injury or death.(3) Nothing in this section shall affect a right of action under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983.[ 2021 c 325 § 1; 1987 c 212 § 901; 1986 c 305 § 501.]NOTES:Preamble—Report to legislature—Applicability—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
WA Rev Code § 4.24.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 4 - Civil Procedure|Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities.|4.24.430 - Actions by persons serving criminal sentence—Waiver of filing fees—Effect of previous claims dismissed on grounds claim was frivolous or malicious.

RCW 4.24.430 Actions by persons serving criminal sentence—Waiver of filing fees—Effect of previous claims dismissed on grounds claim was frivolous or malicious.If a person serving a criminal sentence in a federal, state, local, or privately operated correctional facility seeks leave to proceed in state court without payment of filing fees in any civil action or appeal against the state, a state or local governmental agency or entity, or a state or local official, employee, or volunteer acting in such capacity, except an action that, if successful, would affect the duration of the person's confinement, the court shall deny the request for waiver of the court filing fees if the person has, on three or more occasions while incarcerated or detained in any such facility, brought an action or appeal that was dismissed by a state or federal court on grounds that it was frivolous or malicious. One of the three previous dismissals must have involved an action or appeal commenced after July 22, 2011. A court may permit the person to commence the action or appeal without payment of filing fees if the court determines the person is in imminent danger of serious physical injury.[ 2011 c 220 § 1.]