Washington § 18.86.090 - Vicarious liability.

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§ 18.86.090. Vicarious liability.

A principal is not liable for an act, error, or omission by an agent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship:
(1) Unless the principal participated in or authorized the act, error, or omission; or
(2) Except to the extent that: (a) The principal benefited from the act, error, or omission; and (b) the court determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent.
[ 2023 c 318 s 9; 2013 c 58 s 10; 1996 c 179 s 9.]

Notes

Effective date—2023 c 318: See note following RCW 18.86.010.

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