Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 48 Insurance - Section 48.31.145 Liquidator denies claim -- Written notice -- Objections of claimant -- Court hearing

§ 48.31.145. Liquidator denies claim -- Written notice -- Objections of claimant -- Court hearing

(1) When the liquidator denies a claim in whole or in part, the liquidator shall give written notice of the determination to the claimant or the claimant's attorney by first-class mail at the address shown in the proof of claim. Within sixty days from the mailing of the notice, the claimant may file his or her objections with the liquidator. If no such a filing is made, the claimant may not further object to the determination.

(2) Whenever the claimant files objections with the liquidator and the liquidator does not alter his or her denial of the claim as a result of the objections, the liquidator shall ask the court for a hearing as soon as practicable and give notice of the hearing by first-class mail to the claimant or the claimant's attorney and to other persons directly affected, not less than ten nor more than thirty days before the date of the hearing. The matter may be heard by the court or by a court-appointed referee who shall submit findings of fact along with his or her recommendation.

[1993 c 462 § 66.]

Notes:
     Severability -- Implementation -- 1993 c 462: See RCW 48.31B.901 and 48.31B.902.

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