Washington § 60.56.021 Violation of RCW60.56.018—Civil action for damages—Civil fine.

Washington Statutes

§ 60.56.021 — Violation of RCW60.56.018—Civil action for damages—Civil fine.

Washington § 60.56.021

Title 60LIENS

Ch. 60.56AGISTER AND TRAINER LIENS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 60.56.021 (2026).

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A person injured by a violation of RCW 60.56.018 may bring civil action in the appropriate court of jurisdiction to recover the actual damages sustained, together with the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorney fees and any other costs associated with satisfaction of the lien. The court may, in its discretion, increase the award of damages to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages sustained.

If damages are awarded under this section, the court may impose on a liable party a civil fine of not more than one thousand dollars to be paid to the plaintiff.

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A person injured by a violation of RCW 60.56.018 may bring civil action in the appropriate court of jurisdiction to recover the actual damages sustained, together with the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorney fees and any other costs associated with satisfaction of the lien. The court may, in its discretion, increase the award of damages to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages sustained.

If damages are awarded under this section, the court may impose on a liable party a civil fine of not more than one thousand dollars to be paid to the plaintiff.