Tort Form Instructions

Instructions for Completing a Standard Tort Claim Form

    • Please type or print clearly in ink.
    • Provide all requested information and any available documents or evidence supporting your claim, such as medical records or bills, photographs, or receipts for property damage.
    • If the requested information cannot be supplied in the space provided, please use additional pages so your claim form can be easily read and understood.
    • The following are examples on how to complete the Standard Tort Claim Form (Number 131-B:
      • Doe, Jane Ann
      • 1234 18th Ave. S., Apt. 123, Federal Way, WA 98003
      • PO Box 123, Federal Way, WA 98003
      • Same (or residence at the time of incident)
      • (253)123-4567
      • jdoe@yahoo.com or not applicable
      • August 9, 2010   8:00 a.m.
      • If the incident that caused the damages occurred over a period of time, please provide the beginning time and the ending time in item 8.
      • Washington, King County, Federal Way, name of school or site, room or space(i.e. :Gym)
      • 320th, specify milepost if known, intersection of 320th and Pacific Highway
      • Federal Way Public Schools
      • Smith, John 1234 Campus Parkway, Apt. 123, Federal Way, WA 98003 (206)123-4567
      • List all names and titles if known
      • List all other witnesses having knowledge of the incident in question, with their names, addresses and telephone numbers that are not listed within items 12 and 13.  Also, include a description of their knowledge.  For example, if your sister was with you, when the alleged incident occurred, please include her name, address, telephone number and indicate she witnessed the incident.
      • Please describe the incident that resulted in the injury or damages, specifically answering the questions who, what, where, when and why.
      • If you or others reported this incident to law enforcement or Security personnel, please provide a copy of the report or contact information.
      • Please provide all of your medical providers with their names, addresses and telephone numbers if applicable.  You will be asked to provide a medical release statement.
    • Sign the Standard Tort claim form and date

Submitting Packets

  • Present in Person or Mail the Standard Tort Claim Form and Supporting Documents to:

    Federal Way Public Schools
    Attn: Office of the Superintendent
    33330 8th Ave South
    Federal Way, WA 98003-5433

    Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Closed on weekends and holidays.

Contact Us

  • Public Information Requests


    Office of the Superintendent
    33330 8th Ave South
    Federal Way, WA 98003-5433

    253-945-2000