Washington State's Tort Liability Bill Fails
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Washington state lawmakers attempt to cap government tort liability payouts, primarily due to child welfare misconduct claims, has failed. The main bill, which proposed arbitration for older cases and hearings for settlements over five million dollars, stalled in the House. Lawmakers and victims advocates remain at odds over access to full compensation and jury trials, with leaders focusing on preventing abuse through better funding for child welfare staff and facilities.
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