When reporting the final method of claim disposition under RCW 48.140.030(9), reporting entities must describe the method of claim disposition using one of the descriptions listed below:

(1) Claim abandoned by claimant.

(2) Claim settled by the parties.

(3) Claim is disposed of by a court when the court issues a:

(a) Directed verdict for plaintiff:

(b) Directed verdict for defendant;

(c) Judgment notwithstanding verdict for plaintiff (judgment for defendant);

(d) Judgment notwithstanding verdict for defendant (judgment for plaintiff);

(e) Involuntary dismissal;

(f) Judgment for plaintiff;

(g) Judgment for defendant;

(h) Judgment for plaintiff after appeal; or

(i) Judgment for defendant after appeal.

(4) Claim settled by alternative dispute resolution process, whether resolved by:

(a) Arbitration award for plaintiff;

(b) Arbitration for defense;

(c) Mediation;

(d) Private trial; or

(e) Other type of alternative dispute resolution process.