5155-S2.E AMH ABBA BAKY 257

  

E2SSB 5155 - H AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-2932.1/22) 1277

By Representative Abbarno

On page 2, after line 24 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"(d) For judgments pursuant to (a) and (b) of this subsection (3), interest incurred between the date the cause of action accrues and the date the judgment is entered may be awarded only for economic damages, as defined in RCW 4.56.250, and does not apply to noneconomic damages, as defined in RCW 4.56.250."

EFFECT:  Provides that prejudgment interest may be awarded only for economic damages, such as medical expenses and lost earnings, and does not apply to noneconomic damages, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress.  

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