19.108.030 - Remedies for misappropriation -- Damages. - Washington Statutes

Remedies for misappropriation — Damages.

(1) In addition to or in lieu of injunctive relief, a complainant may recover damages for the actual loss caused by misappropriation. A complainant also may recover for the unjust enrichment caused by misappropriation that is not taken into account in computing damages for actual loss.

     (2) If wilful and malicious misappropriation exists, the court may award exemplary damages in an amount not exceeding twice any award made under subsection (1).

[1981 c 286 § 3.]