Washington to Review if Examiners Practice Law

According to WestLaw, the Washington Supreme Court has agreed to an appeal of a lower state court decision that held that an insurance adjuster was practicing law without a license when she persuaded an automobile accident victim to waive her rights to sue in return for a settlement that covered only a portion of her losses. Carriers in the case argue that their ability to settle claims will be greatly limited and that overall claims costs will increase greatly if claims examiners are not able to negotiate settlement of legal rights with claimants. The Bar argues that a carrier dealing direc...