WA ballooning lawsuit settlements, legal costs add to budget woes

Washington state is facing a growing liability bomb of lawsuit payouts that have topped $500 million over the past two fiscal years, with no sign it will end.

​Washington state is facing a growing liability bomb of lawsuit payouts that have topped $500 million over the past two fiscal years, with no sign it will end.   Washington state is facing a growing liability bomb of lawsuit payouts that have topped $500 million over the past two fiscal years, with no sign it will end.