5163-S AMS BRAU S2481.1
SSB 5163 - S AMD 151
By Senator Braun
NOT ADOPTED 03/05/2019
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, line 30, after "
(3)" insert "
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.(4)"
Renumber the remaining subsection consecutively and correct any 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, line 22, after "
(3)" insert "
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.(4)"
Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any 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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