An attorney or claimant must wait until all claims are settled before reporting under RCW 7.70.140. After all claims are settled, the person reporting claim settlement data must report these data to the commissioner:

1. (1) The total of all settlements paid by all defendants; and

2. (2) The total amounts paid by the claimant for legal expenses, itemized by:

   1. (a) Court costs;
   2. (b) Expert witnesses fees; and
   3. (c) Attorney fees and expenses.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 48.02.060, 48.140.060, and 7.70.140. WSR 07-12-057 (Matter No. R 2006-02), § 284-24E-150, filed 6/4/07, effective 7/22/07.]