RCW 7.70A.060
Issuance of decision—Limitation on award of damages—Fees and expenses.
(1) The arbitrator shall issue a decision in writing and signed by the arbitrator within fourteen days after the completion of the arbitration hearing and shall promptly deliver a copy of the decision to each of the parties or their attorneys.
(2) The arbitrator may not make an award of damages under this chapter that exceeds one million dollars for both economic and noneconomic damages.
(3) The arbitrator may not make an award of damages under this chapter under a theory of ostensible agency liability.
(4) With or without the request of a party, the arbitrator shall review the reasonableness of each party's attorneys' fees taking into account the factors enumerated in RCW 4.24.005.
(5) The fees and expenses of the arbitrator shall be paid by the nonprevailing parties.
[ 2006 c 8 § 310.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.70A - Arbitration of Health Care Actions.
7.70A.010 - Actions for personal injury or wrongful death—Arbitration authorized.
7.70A.020 - Election to submit to arbitration—Procedures.
7.70A.030 - Selection of arbitrator.
7.70A.040 - Arbitration proceedings—Experts—Discovery.
7.70A.050 - Arbitration time frames.
7.70A.060 - Issuance of decision—Limitation on award of damages—Fees and expenses.
7.70A.070 - Motion for judgment.
7.70A.080 - Appeal of decision.
7.70A.090 - Application of chapter 7.04A RCW.
7.70A.900 - Findings—Intent—Part headings and subheadings not law—Severability—2006 c 8.