When reporting the final method of claim disposition under RCW 48.140.030(9), reporting entities must describe the method of claim disposition using one of the descriptions listed below:
(1) Claim abandoned by claimant.(2) Claim settled by the parties.(3) Claim is disposed of by a court when the court issues a: (a) Directed verdict for plaintiff:(b) Directed verdict for defendant;(c) Judgment notwithstanding verdict for plaintiff (judgment for defendant);(d) Judgment notwithstanding verdict for defendant (judgment for plaintiff);(e) Involuntary dismissal;(f) Judgment for plaintiff;(g) Judgment for defendant;(h) Judgment for plaintiff after appeal; or(i) Judgment for defendant after appeal.(4) Claim settled by alternative dispute resolution process, whether resolved by: (a) Arbitration award for plaintiff;(b) Arbitration for defense;(e) Other type of alternative dispute resolution process.Wash. Admin. Code § 284-24D-240
Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.140.060, and 7.70.140. 07-12-057 (Matter No. R 2006-02), § 284-24D-240, filed 6/4/07, effective 7/22/07.