Every action under RCW 4.20.010 shall be for the benefit of the spouse, state registered domestic partner, child or children, including stepchildren, of the person whose death shall have been so caused. If there is no spouse, state registered domestic partner, or such child or children, such action may be maintained for the benefit of the parents or siblings of the deceased.

Terms Used In Washington Code 4.20.020

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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
In every such action the trier of fact may give such damages as, under all circumstances of the case, may to them seem just.

NOTES:

Retroactive application2019 c 159: See note following RCW 4.20.010.
Severability1973 1st ex.s. c 154: See note following RCW 2.12.030.