6015-S2 AMH GRAV ADAM 285

2SSB 6015 - H AMD 1291

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 2, after line 28, 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 sibling is not dependent upon the decedent for support."

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

    On page 3, after line 36, 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 under a general wrongful death action or a general or special 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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