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Treble Damages in Washington

Under Washington’s Consumer Protection Act, treble damages triple the actual monetary loss a plaintiff proves. Codified at Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.090, the rule automatically multiplies the awarded compensatory damages by three. This mandatory enhancement applies when a plaintiff establishes a violation of the CPA and demonstrates actual injury to business or property. The statute does not require the court to weigh additional factors; the tripling is automatic upon proof of the underlying claim. The worked example below illustrates how the three‑times multiplier is applied to a given loss amount. For an estimate tailored to your situation, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statutory multiplier directly. The official text of the statute is available at the linked RCW section.

Governing authority

In Washington, the treble damages rule is set by Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.090 (Washington Consumer Protection Act — CPA). The verified packet cites Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.090 (Washington Consumer Protection Act — CPA) (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.86.090).

Washington treble damages: the verified value is 3x under Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.090 (Washington Consumer Protection Act — CPA). The verified packet cites Wash. Rev. Code § 19.86.090 (Washington Consumer Protection Act — CPA) (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.86.090).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.