September 18th, 2009
WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT EXPANDS WRONGFUL DEATH ACTION BENEFICIARIES
On September 10, 2009, the Washington Supreme Court handed down the case of Armantrout v. Carlson. In that case, the Supreme Court clarified/expanded the class of beneficiaries who can bring a wrongful death action for the death of an adult child.
Pursuant to RCW 4.20.020, two “tiers” of beneficiaries are established in a wrongful death [...]
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| Tags: | damages, personal injury, supreme court, wrongful death |