Leaders: tort‑claims arbitration proposal unlikely to clear this session; focus to remain on prevention Reporters were told a Senate bill to require arbitration for certain tort claims against the state likely will not move forward this session; leaders said long‑term work should focus on prevention, alternative dispute resolution and budgetary responses to rising jury verdict payouts.

A Senate bill aimed at reforming tort claims against the state may be shelved, raising critical questions about Washington's rising jury payouts and the future of liability reform.

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