If injury results to a worker from the deliberate intention of his or her employer to produce such injury, the worker or beneficiary of the worker shall have the privilege to take under this title and also have cause of action against the employer as if this title had not been enacted, for any damages in excess of compensation and benefits paid or payable under this title.
RCW 51.24.020
Action against employer for intentional injury.
Applied in 91 court decisions — leading case 43 Cal. 3d 148 - Cole v. Fair Oaks Fire Protection District (1987)
Most recently applied in Sheila Larose, Appellant/cross-resp v. King County And Pda, Respondent/cross-appellants (March 2019)
1984 c 218 s 2; 1977 ex.s. c 350 s 31; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 s 94; 1961 c 23 s 51.24.020
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