Washington · Video game addiction
Video game addiction claims in Washington
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| Filing deadline | 3 years from injury (tolled for minors until age 18)RCW § 4.16.080 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Washington?
Washington has a 3-year statute of limitations for personal injury (RCW § 4.16.080). For minors, the statute is tolled until age 18. Washington's Consumer Protection Act (RCW § 19.86) provides a 4-year window for unfair or deceptive acts with treble damages. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: RCW § 4.16.080
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Washington state is home to several major game publishers and studios, giving its courts unique jurisdiction. Washington has a 3-year personal injury SoL with minor tolling until age 18 and follows a pure comparative fault system. Washington's Consumer Protection Act is one of the most plaintiff-friendly in the nation.
Medical facilities in Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital — Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Video game addiction overview. This page covers the local information available for Washington.
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- RCW § 4.16.080