Cosmopolitan Engineering Group, Inc. v. Ondeo Degremont, Inc.

*294¶l — The registration of contractors act, chapter 18.27 RCW, requires contractors in Washington to register and to file a surety bond with the Department of Labor and Industries (Department). RCW 18.27.040 provides a mechanism for consumers, subcontractors, and other injured parties to recover against the bond. In 2001, the legislature amended the statute in part by adding a provision to RCW 18.27.040 allowing a prevailing party to recover attorney fees in an action for breach of contract filed under that section. Laws of 2001, ch. 159, § 3(6). We conclude the amended statute authorizes a…