[WA] How can an LLC remove a partner for operating agreement breaches and what legal steps apply?

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I understand how challenging it can be to deal with partnership issues in a business. Can you tell me how long the partner has been involved in the LLC?

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Have there been any formal communications or attempts to address the breaches of the operating agreement with the partner?

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If the operating agreement treats her as a member, the removal path usually depends on the agreement’s expulsion or dispute provisions, a documented notice of breach, and a vote or other stated procedure, while if she is not actually a member you can treat her as a nonmember contractor and terminate access and authority. If she refuses to step away, the LLC can pursue enforcement of the operating agreement and, if needed, ask a court for relief like an injunction to stop interference, plus separation through a buyout or dissociation if the agreement allows it.

The most important facts are the exact sections she breached and whether the agreement gives her any ownership, voting rights, management role, or access to the premises and accounts. Your next step is to pull the operating agreement and list the breached sections and dates so you can follow the removal process exactly and stop further damage to the business. (RCW 25.15.131(1)(c)(d))