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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.22 - Contributory Fault—Effect—Imputation—Contribution—Settlement Agreements. › 4.22.020 - Imputation of contributory fault—Spouse, domestic partner, or minor child of spouse or domestic partner—Wrongful death actions.

RCW 4.22.020
Imputation of contributory fault—Spouse, domestic partner, or minor child of spouse or domestic partner—Wrongful death actions.
The contributory fault of one spouse or one domestic partner shall not be imputed to the other spouse or other domestic partner or the minor child of the spouse or domestic partner to diminish recovery in an action by the other spouse or other domestic partner or the minor child of the spouse or other domestic partner, or his or her legal representative, to recover damages caused by fault resulting in death or in injury to the person or property, whether separate or community, of the spouse or domestic partner. In an action brought for wrongful death or loss of consortium, the contributory fault of the decedent or injured person shall be imputed to the claimant in that action.
[ 2008 c 6 § 401; 1987 c 212 § 801; 1981 c 27 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 138 § 2.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Wrongful death actions: Chapter 4.20 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.22 - Contributory Fault—Effect—Imputation—Contribution—Settlement Agreements. › 4.22.030 - Nature of liability.

RCW 4.22.030
Nature of liability.
Except as otherwise provided in RCW 4.22.070, if more than one person is liable to a claimant on an indivisible claim for the same injury, death or harm, the liability of such persons shall be joint and several.
[ 1986 c 305 § 402; 1981 c 27 § 11.]
NOTES:
Preamble—Report to legislature—Applicability—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.22 - Contributory Fault—Effect—Imputation—Contribution—Settlement Agreements. › 4.22.040 - Right of contribution—Indemnity.

RCW 4.22.040
Right of contribution—Indemnity.
(1) A right of contribution exists between or among two or more persons who are jointly and severally liable upon the same indivisible claim for the same injury, death or harm, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or any of them. It may be enforced either in the original action or by a separate action brought for that purpose. The basis for contribution among liable persons is the comparative fault of each such person. However, the court may determine that two or more persons are to be treated as a single person for purposes of contribution.
(2) Contribution is available to a person who enters into a settlement with a claimant only (a) if the liability of the person against whom contribution is sought has been extinguished by the settlement and (b) to the extent that the amount paid in settlement was reasonable at the time of the settlement.
(3) The common law right of indemnity between active and passive tort feasors is abolished: PROVIDED, That the common law right of indemnity between active and passive tort feasors is not abolished in those cases to which a right of contribution by virtue of RCW 4.22.920(2) does not apply.
[ 1982 c 100 § 1; 1981 c 27 § 12.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 c 100: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1982 c 100 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.22 - Contributory Fault—Effect—Imputation—Contribution—Settlement Agreements. › 4.22.050 - Enforcement of contribution.

RCW 4.22.050
Enforcement of contribution.
(1) If the comparative fault of the parties to a claim for contribution has been established previously by the court in the original action, a party paying more than that party's equitable share of the obligation, upon motion, may recover judgment for contribution.
(2) If the comparative fault of the parties to the claim for contribution has not been established by the court in the original action, contribution may be enforced in a separate action, whether or not a judgment has been rendered against either the person seeking contribution or the person from whom contribution is being sought.
(3) If a judgment has been rendered, the action for contribution must be commenced within one year after the judgment becomes final. If no judgment has been rendered, the person bringing the action for contribution either must have (a) discharged by payment the common liability within the period of the statute of limitations applicable to the claimant's right of action against him or her and commenced the action for contribution within one year after payment, or (b) agreed while the action was pending to discharge the common liability and, within one year after the agreement, have paid the liability and commenced an action for contribution.
[ 2011 c 336 § 92; 1981 c 27 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.22 - Contributory Fault—Effect—Imputation—Contribution—Settlement Agreements. › 4.22.060 - Effect of settlement agreement.

RCW 4.22.060
Effect of settlement agreement.
(1) A party prior to entering into a release, covenant not to sue, covenant not to enforce judgment, or similar agreement with a claimant shall give five days' written notice of such intent to all other parties and the court. The court may for good cause authorize a shorter notice period. The notice shall contain a copy of the proposed agreement. A hearing shall be held on the issue of the reasonableness of the amount to be paid with all parties afforded an opportunity to present evidence. A determination by the court that the amount to be paid is reasonable must be secured. If an agreement was entered into prior to the filing of the action, a hearing on the issue of the reasonableness of the amount paid at the time it was entered into may be held at any time prior to final judgment upon motion of a party.
The burden of proof regarding the reasonableness of the settlement offer shall be on the party requesting the settlement.
(2) A release, covenant not to sue, covenant not to enforce judgment, or similar agreement entered into by a claimant and a person liable discharges that person from all liability for contribution, but it does not discharge any other persons liable upon the same claim unless it so provides. However, the claim of the releasing person against other persons is reduced by the amount paid pursuant to the agreement unless the amount paid was unreasonable at the time of the agreement in which case the claim shall be reduced by an amount determined by the court to be reasonable.
(3) A determination that the amount paid for a release, covenant not to sue, covenant not to enforce judgment, or similar agreement was unreasonable shall not affect the validity of the agreement between the released and releasing persons nor shall any adjustment be made in the amount paid between the parties to the agreement.
[ 1987 c 212 § 1901; 1981 c 27 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.22 - Contributory Fault—Effect—Imputation—Contribution—Settlement Agreements. › 4.22.900 - Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 138.

RCW 4.22.900
Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 138.
This act takes effect as of 12:01 a.m. on April 1, 1974.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 138 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.22 - Contributory Fault—Effect—Imputation—Contribution—Settlement Agreements. › 4.22.920 - Applicability—1981 c 27.

RCW 4.22.920
Applicability—1981 c 27.
(1) Chapter 27, Laws of 1981 shall apply to all claims arising on or after July 26, 1981.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, RCW 4.22.040, 4.22.050, and 4.22.060 shall also apply to all actions in which trial on the underlying action has not taken place prior to July 26, 1981, except that there is no right of contribution in favor of or against any party who has, prior to July 26, 1981, entered into a release, covenant not to sue, covenant not to enforce judgment, or similar agreement with the claimant.
[ 1982 c 100 § 2; 1981 c 27 § 15.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 c 100: See note following RCW 4.22.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.22 - Contributory Fault—Effect—Imputation—Contribution—Settlement Agreements. › 4.22.925 - Applicability—1981 c 27 § 17.

RCW 4.22.925
Applicability— 1981 c 27 § 17.
In accordance with section 15(1), chapter 27, Laws of 1981, the repeal of RCW 4.22.010 by section 17, chapter 27, Laws of 1981 applies only to claims arising on or after July 26, 1981. RCW 4.22.010 shall continue to apply to claims arising prior to July 26, 1981.
[ 1982 c 100 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 c 100: See note following RCW 4.22.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.005 - Tort actions—Attorneys' fees—Determination of reasonableness.

RCW 4.24.005
Tort actions—Attorneys' fees—Determination of reasonableness.
Any party charged with the payment of attorney's fees in any tort action may petition the court not later than forty-five days of receipt of a final billing or accounting for a determination of the reasonableness of that party's attorneys' fees. The court shall make such a determination and shall take into consideration the following:
(1) The time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly;
(2) The likelihood, if apparent to the client, that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment by the lawyer;
(3) The fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services;
(4) The amount involved and the results obtained;
(5) The time limitations imposed by the client or by the circumstances;
(6) The nature and length of the professional relationship with the client;
(7) The experience, reputation, and ability of the lawyer or lawyers performing the services;
(8) Whether the fee is fixed or contingent;
(9) Whether the fixed or contingent fee agreement was in writing and whether the client was aware of his or her right to petition the court under this section;
(10) The terms of the fee agreement.
[ 1987 c 212 § 1601; 1986 c 305 § 201.]
NOTES:
Application—1987 c 212 § 1601: "Section 1601 of this act applies to agreements for attorneys' fees entered into after April 29, 1987." [ 1987 c 212 § 1602.]
Application—1986 c 305 § 201: "Section 201 of this act applies to agreements for attorney's fees entered into after June 11, 1986." [ 1986 c 305 § 202.]
Preamble—Report to legislature—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.020 - Action by parent for seduction of child.

RCW 4.24.020
Action by parent for seduction of child.
A father or mother, may maintain an action as plaintiff for the seduction of a child, and the guardian for the seduction of a ward, though the child or the ward be not living with or in the service of the plaintiff at the time of the seduction or afterwards, and there be no loss of service.
[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 5; Code 1881 § 10; 1877 p 5 § 10; 1869 p 4 § 10; RRS § 185.]
NOTES:
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.040 - Action for negligently permitting fire to spread.

RCW 4.24.040
Action for negligently permitting fire to spread.
Except as provided in RCW 76.04.760, if any person shall for any lawful purpose kindle a fire upon his or her own land, he or she shall do it at such time and in such manner, and shall take such care of it to prevent it from spreading and doing damage to other persons' property, as a prudent and careful person would do, and if he or she fails so to do he or she shall be liable in an action on the case to any person suffering damage thereby to the full amount of such damage.
[ 2014 c 81 § 2; 2009 c 549 § 1001; Code 1881 § 1226; 1877 p 300 § 3; RRS § 5647.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: The words "on the case" appear in the 1877 law and in the 1881 enrolled bill but were inadvertently omitted from the printed Code of 1881. See also Pettigrew v. McCoy-Loggie Timber Co., 138 Wash. 619, 245 P. 22 (1926).
Authority of chapter—Application—2014 c 81: See notes following RCW 76.04.760.
Arson, reckless burning, and malicious mischief: Chapter 9A.48 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.050 - Kindling of fires by persons driving lumber.

RCW 4.24.050
Kindling of fires by persons driving lumber.
Persons engaged in driving lumber upon any waters or streams of this state, may kindle fires when necessary for the purposes in which they are engaged, but shall be bound to use the utmost caution to prevent the same from spreading and doing damage; and if they fail so to do, they shall be subject to all liabilities and penalties of RCW 4.24.040, 4.24.050, and 4.24.060, in the same manner as if the privilege granted by this section had not been allowed.
[ 1983 c 3 § 4; Code 1881 § 1228; 1877 p 300 § 5; RRS § 5648.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.060 - Application of common law.

RCW 4.24.060
Application of common law.
The common law right to an action for damages done by fires, is not taken away or diminished by RCW 4.24.040, 4.24.050, and 4.24.060. However:
(1) Any person availing himself or herself of the provisions of RCW 4.24.040 , shall be barred of his or her action at common law for the damage so sued for;
(2) No action shall be brought at common law for kindling fires in the manner described in RCW 4.24.050. However, if any such fires shall spread and do damage, the person who kindled the fire and any person present and concerned in driving the lumber, by whose act or neglect the fire is suffered to spread and do damage shall be liable in an action on the case for the amount of damages thereby sustained; and
(3) A civil action for property damage to public or private forested lands, including real and personal property on those lands, resulting from a fire that started on or spread from public or private forested lands may be brought only under RCW 76.04.760.
[ 2014 c 81 § 3; 2011 c 336 § 93; 1983 c 3 § 5; Code 1881 § 1229; 1877 p 300 § 6; RRS § 5649.]
NOTES:
Authority of chapter—Application—2014 c 81: See notes following RCW 76.04.760.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.070 - Recovery of money lost at gambling.

RCW 4.24.070
Recovery of money lost at gambling.
All persons losing money or anything of value at or on any illegal gambling games shall have a cause of action to recover from the dealer or player winning, or from the proprietor for whose benefit such game was played or dealt, or such money or things of value won, the amount of the money or the value of the thing so lost.
[ 1957 c 7 § 2; Code 1881 § 1255; 1879 p 98 § 3; RRS § 5851.]
NOTES:
Gambling: Chapter 9.46 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.080 - Action to recover leased premises used for gambling.

RCW 4.24.080
Action to recover leased premises used for gambling.
It shall be lawful for any person letting or renting any house, room, shop, or other building whatsoever, or any boat, booth, garden, or other place, which shall, at any time, be used by the lessee or occupant thereof, or any other person, with his or her knowledge or consent, for gambling purposes, upon discovery thereof, to avoid and terminate such lease, or contract of occupancy, and to recover immediate possession of the premises by an action at law for that purpose.
[ 2011 c 336 § 94; 1957 c 7 § 3; Code 1881 § 1257; 1879 p 98 § 5; RRS § 5852.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.090 - Validity of evidence of gambling debt.

RCW 4.24.090
Validity of evidence of gambling debt.
All notes, bills, bonds, mortgages, or other securities, or other conveyances, the consideration for which shall be money, or other things of value, won by playing at any unlawful game, shall be void and of no effect, as between the parties thereto and all other persons, except holders in good faith, without notice of the illegality of such contract or conveyance.
[ 1957 c 7 § 4; Code 1881 § 1254; 1879 p 98 § 2; RRS § 5853.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.115 - Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate or relative to a motor carrier transportation contract.

RCW 4.24.115
Validity of agreement to indemnify against liability for negligence relative to construction, alteration, improvement, etc., of structure or improvement attached to real estate or relative to a motor carrier transportation contract.
(1) A covenant, promise, agreement, or understanding in, or in connection with or collateral to, a contract or agreement relative to 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, a contract or agreement for architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, or land surveying services, or a motor carrier transportation contract, purporting to indemnify, including the duty and cost to defend, against liability for damages arising out of such services or out of bodily injury to persons or damage to property:
(a) Caused by or resulting from the sole negligence of the indemnitee, his or her agents or employees is against public policy and is void and unenforceable;
(b) Caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of (i) the indemnitee or the indemnitee's agents or employees, and (ii) the indemnitor or the indemnitor's agents or employees, is valid and enforceable only to the extent of the indemnitor's negligence and only if the agreement specifically and expressly provides therefor, and may waive the indemnitor's immunity under industrial insurance, Title 51 RCW, only if the agreement specifically and expressly provides therefor and the waiver was mutually negotiated by the parties. This subsection applies to agreements entered into after June 11, 1986.
(2) As used in this section, a "motor carrier transportation contract" means a contract, agreement, or understanding covering: (a) The transportation of property for compensation or hire by the motor carrier; (b) entrance on property by the motor carrier for the purpose of loading, unloading, or transporting property for compensation or hire; or (c) a service incidental to activity described in (a) or (b) of this subsection, including, but not limited to, storage of property, moving equipment or trailers, loading or unloading, or monitoring loading or unloading. "Motor carrier transportation contract" shall not include agreements providing for the interchange, use, or possession of intermodal chassis, containers, or other intermodal equipment.
[ 2012 c 160 § 1; 2011 c 336 § 95; 2010 c 120 § 1; 1986 c 305 § 601; 1967 ex.s. c 46 § 2.]
NOTES:
Preamble—Report to legislature—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.140 - Action by another state to enforce tax liability.

RCW 4.24.140
Action by another state to enforce tax liability.
The courts of the state shall recognize and enforce the liability for taxes lawfully imposed by the laws of any other state which extends a like comity in respect to the liability for taxes lawfully imposed by the laws of this state and the officials of such state are hereby authorized to bring an action in all the courts of this state for the collection of such taxes: PROVIDED, That the courts of this state shall not recognize claims for such taxes against this state or any of its political subdivisions: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That the time limitations upon the bringing of such actions which may be imposed by the laws of such other state shall not be tolled by the absence from such state of the person from whom the taxes are sought. The certificate of the secretary of state of such other state to the effect that such officials have the authority to collect the taxes sought to be recovered by such action shall be conclusive proof of that authority.
[ 1951 c 166 § 1. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1951 c 166 § 2 now codified as RCW 4.24.141.]
NOTES:
Limitation of actions: Chapter 4.16 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.141 - Action by another state to enforce tax liability—"Taxes" defined.

RCW 4.24.141
Action by another state to enforce tax liability—"Taxes" defined.
The term "taxes" as used in RCW 4.24.140 shall include:
(1) Any and all tax assessments lawfully made whether they be based upon a return or other disclosure of the taxpayer, upon information and belief of the taxing authority, or otherwise;
(2) Any and all penalties lawfully imposed pursuant to a tax statute;
(3) Interest charges lawfully added to the tax liability which constitutes the subject of the action.
[ 1951 c 166 § 2. Formerly RCW 4.24.140, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.150 - Action for fines or forfeitures.

RCW 4.24.150
Action for fines or forfeitures.
Fines and forfeitures may be recovered by an action at law in the name of the officer or person to whom they are by law given, or in the name of the officer or person who by law is authorized to prosecute for them.
[Code 1881 § 657; 1869 p 153 § 597; RRS § 963.]
NOTES:
Limitation of actions: Chapter 4.16 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.160 - Action for penalty—Amount of recovery.

RCW 4.24.160
Action for penalty—Amount of recovery.
When an action shall be commenced for a penalty, which by law is not to exceed a certain amount, the action may be commenced for that amount, and if judgment be given for the plaintiff, it may be for such amount or less, in the discretion of the court, in proportion to the offense.
[Code 1881 § 658; 1869 p 153 § 598; RRS § 964.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.170 - Judgment for penalty or forfeiture—Effect of collusion.

RCW 4.24.170
Judgment for penalty or forfeiture—Effect of collusion.
A recovery of a judgment for a penalty or forfeiture by collusion between the plaintiff and defendant, with intent to save the defendant wholly or partially from the consequences contemplated by law, in case when the penalty or forfeiture is given wholly or partly to the person who prosecutes, shall not bar the recovery of the same by another person.
[Code 1881 § 659; 1869 p 153 § 599; RRS § 965.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.180 - Disposition of fines, fees, penalties and forfeitures—Venue.

RCW 4.24.180
Disposition of fines, fees, penalties and forfeitures—Venue.
Fines and forfeitures not specially granted or otherwise appropriated by law, when recovered, shall be paid into the school fund of the proper county: PROVIDED, That all fees, fines, forfeitures and penalties collected or assessed by a district court because of the violation of a state law shall be remitted as provided in chapter 3.62 RCW as now exists or is later amended. Whenever, by the provisions of law, any property real or personal shall be forfeited to the state, or to any officer for its use, the action for the recovery of such property may be commenced in any county where the defendant may be found or where such property may be.
[ 1987 c 202 § 115; 1969 ex.s. c 199 § 9; Code 1881 § 660; 1869 p 153 § 600; RRS § 966.]
NOTES:
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Disposition of fines, fees, costs, penalties and forfeitures: RCW 10.82.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.190 - Action against parent for willful injury to person or property by minor—Monetary limitation—Common law liability preserved.

RCW 4.24.190
Action against parent for willful injury to person or property by minor—Monetary limitation—Common law liability preserved.
The parent or parents of any minor child under the age of eighteen years who is living with the parent or parents and who shall willfully or maliciously destroy or deface property, real or personal or mixed, or who shall willfully and maliciously inflict personal injury on another person, shall be liable to the owner of such property or to the person injured in a civil action at law for damages in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars. This section shall in no way limit the amount of recovery against the parent or parents for their own common law negligence.
[ 1996 c 35 § 2; 1992 c 205 § 116; 1977 ex.s. c 145 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 46 § 1; 1961 c 99 § 1.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—1992 c 205: See notes following RCW 13.40.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.200 - Liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreation users—Purpose.

RCW 4.24.200
Liability of owners or others in possession of land and water areas for injuries to recreation users—Purpose.
The purpose of RCW 4.24.200 and 4.24.210 is to encourage owners or others in lawful possession and control of land and water areas or channels to make them available to the public for recreational purposes by limiting their liability toward persons entering thereon and toward persons who may be injured or otherwise damaged by the acts or omissions of persons entering thereon.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 24 § 1; 1967 c 216 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.220 - Action for being detained on mercantile establishment premises for investigation—"Reasonable grounds" as defense.

RCW 4.24.220
Action for being detained on mercantile establishment premises for investigation—"Reasonable grounds" as defense.
In any civil action brought by reason of any person having been detained on or in the immediate vicinity of the premises of a mercantile establishment for the purpose of investigation or questioning as to the ownership of any merchandise, it shall be a defense of such action that the person was detained in a reasonable manner and for not more than a reasonable time to permit such investigation or questioning by a peace officer or by the owner of the mercantile establishment, his or her authorized employee or agent, and that such peace officer, owner, employee, or agent had reasonable grounds to believe that the person so detained was committing or attempting to commit larceny or shoplifting on such premises of such merchandise. As used in this section, "reasonable grounds" shall include, but not be limited to, knowledge that a person has concealed possession of unpurchased merchandise of a mercantile establishment, and a "reasonable time" shall mean the time necessary to permit the person detained to make a statement or to refuse to make a statement, and the time necessary to examine employees and records of the mercantile establishment relative to the ownership of the merchandise.
[ 2011 c 336 § 96; 1967 c 76 § 3.]
NOTES:
Theft and robbery: Chapter 9A.56 RCW.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.235 - Physicians—Immunity from liability regarding safety belts.

RCW 4.24.235
Physicians—Immunity from liability regarding safety belts.
A licensed physician shall not be liable for civil damages resulting directly or indirectly from providing, or refusing to provide, a written verification that a person under that physician's care us [is] unable to wear an automotive safety belt.
[ 1986 c 152 § 2.]
NOTES:
Safety belts, use required: RCW 46.61.688.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.240 - Persons licensed to provide health care or related services, employees, hospitals, clinics, etc.—Professional review committee, society, examining, licensing or disciplinary board members, etc.—Immunity from civil suit.

RCW 4.24.240
Persons licensed to provide health care or related services, employees, hospitals, clinics, etc.—Professional review committee, society, examining, licensing or disciplinary board members, etc.—Immunity from civil suit.
(1)(a) A person licensed by this state to provide health care or related services including, but not limited to, an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, a physician, osteopathic physician, dentist, nurse, optometrist, podiatric physician and surgeon, chiropractor, physical therapist, psychologist, pharmacist, optician, physician assistant, osteopathic physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, including, in the event such person is deceased, his or her estate or personal representative;
(b) An employee or agent of a person described in subparagraph (a) of this subsection, acting in the course and scope of his or her employment, including, in the event such employee or agent is deceased, his or her estate or personal representative; or
(c) An entity, whether or not incorporated, facility, or institution employing one or more persons described in subparagraph (a) of this subsection, including, but not limited to, a hospital, clinic, health maintenance organization, or nursing home; or an officer, director, trustee, employee, or agent thereof acting in the course and scope of his or her employment, including in the event such officer, director, employee, or agent is deceased, his or her estate or personal representative;
shall be immune from civil action for damages arising out of the good faith performance of their duties on such committees, where such actions are being brought by or on behalf of the person who is being evaluated.
(2) No member, employee, staff person, or investigator of a professional review committee shall be liable in a civil action as a result of acts or omissions made in good faith on behalf of the committee; nor shall any person be so liable for filing charges with or supplying information or testimony in good faith to any professional review committee; nor shall a member, employee, staff person, or investigator of a professional society, of a professional examining or licensing board, of a professional disciplinary board, of a governing board of any institution, or of any employer of professionals be so liable for good faith acts or omissions made in full or partial reliance on recommendations or decisions of a professional review committee or examining board.
[ 2019 c 308 § 14; 2010 c 286 § 11; 1995 c 323 § 1; 1985 c 326 § 25; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 114 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 157 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
Intent—2010 c 286: See RCW 18.06.005.
Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 56: See note following RCW 4.16.350.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.260 - Health professionals making reports, filing charges, or presenting evidence—Immunity.

RCW 4.24.260
Health professionals making reports, filing charges, or presenting evidence—Immunity.
Any member of a health profession listed under RCW 18.130.040 who, in good faith, makes a report, files charges, or presents evidence against another member of a health profession based on the claimed unprofessional conduct as provided in RCW 18.130.180 or inability to practice with reasonable skill and safety to consumers by reason of any physical or mental condition as provided in RCW 18.130.170 of such person before the agency, board, or commission responsible for disciplinary activities for the person's profession under chapter 18.130 RCW, shall be immune from civil action for damages arising out of such activities. A person prevailing upon the good faith defense provided for in this section is entitled to recover expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in establishing the defense.
[ 2006 c 8 § 102; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 701; 1975 1st ex.s. c 114 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 144 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Part headings and subheadings not law—Severability—2006 c 8: See notes following RCW 5.64.010.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 4 - Civil Procedure › Chapter 4.24 - Special Rights of Action and Special Immunities. › 4.24.264 - Boards of directors or officers of nonprofit corporations—Liability—Limitations.

RCW 4.24.264
Boards of directors or officers of nonprofit corporations—Liability—Limitations.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a member of the board of directors or an officer of any nonprofit corporation is not individually liable for any discretionary decision or failure to make a discretionary decision within his or her official capacity as director or officer unless the decision or failure to decide constitutes gross negligence.
(2) Nothing in this section shall limit or modify in any manner the duties or liabilities of a director or officer of a corporation to the corporation or the corporation's members.
[ 1987 c 212 § 1101; 1986 c 305 § 903.]
NOTES:
Preamble—Report to legislature—Applicability—Severability—1986 c 305: See notes following RCW 4.16.160.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]