Washington State Pays Record Settlements | Seattle News

Washington state just hit a record $537 million in payouts for government misconduct — a fivefold surge since 2021 — as lawsuits explode over abuse of children, prison deaths, and workplace discrimination. The state’s self-insurance fund is in the red, prompting a $1 billion emergency fix from lawmakers while a new panel races to overhaul the system before November. Cities and schools are also reeling, facing skyrocketing liability costs that threaten public services or higher taxes — and a new committee is on the clock to find a fair, sustainable solution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c678c90bd62ab22c