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.Amended by 2023 c 318,§ 9, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by 2013 c 58,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2013.Effective date- 2023 c 318 : See note following RCW 18.86.010.