7.70.110 - Mandatory mediation of health care claims -- Tolling statute of limitations.

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.