Washington Code 7.70.130 – Mandatory mediation of health care claims — Exempt from arbitration mandate
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A cause of action that has been mediated as provided in RCW 7.70.100 shall be exempt from any superior court civil rules mandating arbitration of civil actions or participation in settlement conferences prior to trial.
[ 1993 c 492 § 423.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
Terms Used In Washington Code 7.70.130
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.