Washington State Referendum 67 Battle Heats Up
As we previously reported, Washington State voters will decide the fate of the Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) on Election Day when Referendum 67 appears on the ballot. If passed by voters, the IFCA will allow for un-capped treble damages awarded at the discretion of the trial court, mandatory awards of reasonable attorney’s fees, actual litigation costs and statutory costs for violations. The AP has reported that nearly $14.5 million has been spent by trial lawyers and insurance companies battling over Referendum 67, making it one of the most expensive ballot-measure contests in state history. Stay tuned for our updates on Referendum 67 as Election Day approaches.
