RCW 51.24.080

Notice of election or copy of complaint to department or self-insurer—Filing notice.

Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case 118 Wash. 2d 167 - Clark v. Pacificorp (1991)

Most recently applied in Duskin v. Carlson (October 1998)

1977 ex.s. c 85 s 6.

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(1) If the injured worker or beneficiary elects to seek damages from the third person, notice of the election must be given to the department or self-insurer. The notice shall be by registered mail, certified mail, or personal service. If an action is filed by the injured worker or beneficiary, a copy of the complaint must be sent by registered mail to the department or self-insurer.

(2) A return showing service of the notice on the department or self-insurer shall be filed with the court but shall not be part of the record except as necessary to give notice to the defendant of the lien imposed by RCW 51.24.060(2).

Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.