Washington § 19.86.093 - Civil action — Unfair or deceptive act or practice — Claim elements.

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§ 19.86.093. Civil action — Unfair or deceptive act or practice — Claim elements.

In a private action in which an unfair or deceptive act or practice is alleged under RCW 19.86.020, a claimant may establish that the act or practice is injurious to the public interest because it:
(1) Violates a statute that incorporates this chapter;
(2) Violates a statute that contains a specific legislative declaration of public interest impact; or
(3)(a) Injured other persons; (b) had the capacity to injure other persons; or (c) has the capacity to injure other persons.
[ 2009 c 371 s 2.]

Notes

Application—2009 c 371: See note following RCW 19.86.090.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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