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last_updated: 2025-07-15
tags: [state-machines, domain-model, yara724]
source: import-knowledge
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# State Machines — Yara724 Case Lifecycle

A Case has three independent state machines that run sequentially (Blame first, then Claim).

## Case Status

The top-level lifecycle of the entire Case.
_Avoid_: Case State, Case Phase

| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| OPEN | Initial state. Persists from creation through inviting the second party. |
| WAITING_FOR_SECOND_PARTY | Second party has been invited, awaiting their response. |
| WAITING_FOR_EXPERT | Blame resulted in disagreement; case escalated to Expert. |
| WAITING_FOR_DOCUMENT_RESEND | Expert or system requests additional documents from user. |
| WAITING_FOR_SIGNATURES | Awaiting signatures from relevant parties. |
| COMPLETED | Case fully resolved (Blame decided + Claim processed if applicable). |
| CANCELLED | Case voluntarily cancelled by a party. |
| AUTO_CLOSED | Case closed automatically (e.g., timeout, policy expired). |

## Blame Status

Determines whether the case proceeds between the parties or requires Expert intervention.
_Avoid_: Blame State, Fault Status

| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Initial state. Awaiting first party's fault attribution. |
| AGREED | Parties agree on fault attribution. Case proceeds directly to Claim without Expert. |
| DISAGREEMENT | Parties disagree on fault. Case escalates to Expert for determination. |

## Claim Status

The financial compensation track — only active after Blame is resolved and a Claim is filed.
_Avoid_: Claim State

| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| PENDING | Claim filed, awaiting initial review. |
| UNDER_REVIEW | Expert or Insurer actively reviewing the Claim. |
| APPROVED | Claim approved for payout. |
| REJECTED | Claim denied. |
| NEEDS_REVISION | Claim returned to user for corrections or additional information. |