2262-S2 AMH GRAV ADAM 211

2SHB 2262 - H AMD 810

By Representative Graves

    On page 2, line 9, after "deceased" insert ".  However, a defendant's liability is several only and not joint under RCW 4.22.070(1)(a) or (b) if the parent or sibling is not dependent upon the deceased person for support"

    On page 3, after line 35, insert the following:

"(4) A defendant's liability is several only and not joint under RCW 4.22.070(1)(a) or (b) if the decedent's parent or sibling is not dependent upon the decedent for support."

     On page 4, after line 21, insert the following:

"(3)  A defendant's liability is several only and not joint under RCW 4.22.070(1)(a) or (b) if the decedent's parent or legal guardian is not dependent upon the decedent for support."

     Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:   Provides that in a general wrongful death or survival action, a defendant's liability is several only, and not joint, if the decedent's parent or sibling is not dependent on the decedent for support.  Provides that in an action for wrongful death of a child, a defendant's liability is several only, and not joint, if the decedent's parent or legal guardian is not dependent on the decedent for support.

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