When reporting the final method of claim disposition under RCW
7.70.140 (2)(b)(v), an attorney or claimant must describe the method of claim disposition using one of the descriptions listed below:
(1) Claim is settled by the parties.
(2) Claim is disposed of by a court when the court issues a:
(a) Directed verdict for plaintiff;
(b) Judgment notwithstanding verdict for defendant (judgment for plaintiff);
(c) Judgment for plaintiff; or
(d) Judgment for plaintiff after appeal.
(3) Claim settled by alternative dispute resolution process, whether resolved by:
(a) Arbitration;
(b) Mediation;
(c) Private trial; or
(d) Other type of alternative dispute resolution process.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060,
48.140.060, and
7.70.140. WSR 07-12-057 (Matter No. R 2006-02), § 284-24E-110, filed 6/4/07, effective 7/22/07.]