In a derivative action, the plaintiff must be a member at the time of bringing the action and:

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Terms Used In Washington Code 25.15.391

  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(1) At the time of the transaction of which the plaintiff complains; or
(2) The plaintiff’s status as a member had devolved upon the person by operation of law or pursuant to the terms of a limited liability company agreement from a person who was a member at the time of the transaction.