Colorado Statutes
§ 40-7-102 — Liability for violations - punitive damages
(1)In case any public
utility does, causes to be done, or permits to be done any act, matter, or thing
prohibited, forbidden, or declared to be unlawful, or omits to do any act, matter, or
thing required to be done, either by the state constitution, any law of this state, or
any order or decision of the commission, such public utility shall be liable to the
persons or corporations affected thereby for all loss, damage, or injury caused
thereby or resulting therefrom. If the court finds that the act or omission was
willful, the court, in addition to the actual damages, may award exemplary
damages. An action to recover such loss, damage, or injury may be brought in any
court of competent jurisdiction by any corporation or person.
(2)No recovery as provided in this section shall i
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Legislative History
Source: L. 13: p. 503, � 58. C.L. � 2967. CSA: C. 137, � 58. CRS 53: � 115-7-2. C.R.S. 1963: � 115-7-2.
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§ 40-1-101
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Securities - issuance§ 40-1.1-101
Legislative declaration§ 40-1.1-102
Definitions§ 40-1.1-103
Classification of transportation§ 40-1.1-104
Inapplicable laws and regulations§ 40-1.1-105
Insurance for volunteers§ 40-1.1-106
Safety and insurance regulation§ 40-10.1-101
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Powers of commission§ 40-10.1-103
Subject to control by commission§ 40-10.1-104
Compliance