Wash. Rev. Code § 18.86.090

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session
Section 18.86.090 - Vicarious liability

A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship:

(1) Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or
(2) Except to the extent that:
(a) The principal benefited from the act, error, or omission; and
(b) the court determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent.

RCW 18.86.090

Amended by 2023 c 318,§ 9, eff. 1/1/2024.
Amended by 2013 c 58,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2013.
1996 c 179 § 9.

Effective date- 2023 c 318 : See note following RCW 18.86.010.