Utah § 26B-6-213 Private right of action -- Estate asset -- Attorney fees.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-6-213 — Private right of action -- Estate asset -- Attorney fees.

Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-6 Long Term Services and Supports, Aging, and Disabilities·Part 26B-6-2 Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

(1)A vulnerable adult who suffers harm or financial loss as a result of exploitation has a private right of action against the perpetrator.

(2)Upon the death of a vulnerable adult, any cause of action under this section shall constitute an asset of the estate of the vulnerable adult.

(3)If the plaintiff prevails in an action brought under this section, the court may order that the defendant pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees of the plaintiff.

(4)If the defendant prevails in an action brought under this section, the court may order that the plaintiff pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees of the defendant, if the court finds that the action was frivolous, unreasonable, or taken in bad faith.

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(1) A vulnerable adult who suffers harm or financial loss as a result of exploitation has a private right of action against the perpetrator.
(2) Upon the death of a vulnerable adult, any cause of action under this section shall constitute an asset of the estate of the vulnerable adult.
(3) If the plaintiff prevails in an action brought under this section, the court may order that the defendant pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees of the plaintiff.
(4) If the defendant prevails in an action brought under this section, the court may order that the plaintiff pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees of the defendant, if the court finds that the action was frivolous, unreasonable, or taken in bad faith.

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