WA lawmakers face another $1B decision on lawsuit payouts

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 964

Last Updated: 2 days, 22 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Washington needs to spend another $1.3 billion over the next two years to address skyrocketing lawsuit payouts due to state government misconduct, according to a recently filed budget request from a state agency.

This comes after the Legislature this year already put in over $1 billion to shore up the state’s liability account.

But claims that lead to costly settlements or jury verdicts, not to mention attorney fees, continue to stream in. Often these …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us