Connecticut Statutes

§ 52-240a — Award of attorney's fees in product liability action.

Connecticut § 52-240a
JurisdictionConnecticut
Title 52Civil Actions
Ch. 901Damages, Costs and Fees

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-240a (2026).

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If the court determines that the claim or defense is frivolous, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in a products liability action.

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Legislative History

(P.A. 79-483, S. 7.) Cited. 187 C. 363; 210 C. 189; 239 C. 284; 240 C. 58. “Prevailing party” defined; section permits attorneys' fees to be awarded following acceptance of an offer of judgment under Sec. 52-194. 258 C. 299. Cited. 16 CA 558. Cited. 39 CS 132.

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