RCW 51.24.100
Right to compensation not pleadable or admissible—Challenge to right to bring action.
The fact that the injured worker or beneficiary is entitled to compensation under this title shall not be pleaded or admissible in evidence in any third party action under this chapter. Any challenge of the right to bring such action shall be made by supplemental pleadings only and shall be decided by the court as a matter of law.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 85 § 8.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 51 - Industrial Insurance
Chapter 51.24 - Actions at Law for Injury or Death.
51.24.020 - Action against employer for intentional injury.
51.24.035 - Immunity of design professional and employees.
51.24.040 - Election or recovery no bar to compensation or benefits.
51.24.050 - Assignment of cause of action—Disposition of recovered amount.
51.24.060 - Distribution of amount recovered—Lien.
51.24.070 - Required election—Procedures—Right of reelection.
51.24.080 - Notice of election or copy of complaint to department or self-insurer—Filing notice.
51.24.090 - Compromise or settlement less than benefits.
51.24.100 - Right to compensation not pleadable or admissible—Challenge to right to bring action.
51.24.110 - Assigned cases—Special assistant attorneys general.