The state consents to suits against the department by seamen for injuries occurring upon vessels of the department in accordance with the provisions of section 688, title 46, of the United States code. The venue of such actions may be in the superior court for Thurston county or the county where the injury occurred.
RCW 47.60.210
Seamen may sue for injuries—Venue.
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case Doe v. Department of Transportation (1997)
Most recently applied in 170 Wash. App. 386 - Harrell v. State (August 2012)
1984 c 7 s 315; 1961 c 13 s 47.60.210
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