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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 7.70.110: Mandatory mediation of health care claims — Tolling statute of limitations.

    The making of a written, good faith request for mediation of a dispute related to damages for injury occurring as a result of health care prior to filing a cause of action under this chapter shall toll the statute of limitations provided in RCW 4.16.350 for one year.

    [1996 c 270 § 1; 1993 c 492 § 420.]

Notes:
         Findings -- Intent -- 1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.72.005.

         Short title -- Severability -- Savings -- Captions not law -- Reservation of legislative power -- Effective dates -- 1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.

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