A. If any public service corporation does or permits to be done anything forbidden or declared to be unlawful, or omits to do anything required to be done, by the constitution or laws of the state, or by orders of the commission, the corporation is liable to the persons affected thereby for all loss, damages or injury caused thereby or resulting therefrom. If the court finds that the act or omission was wilful, it may also award exemplary damages.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 40-423

  • Commission: means the corporation commission. See Arizona Laws 40-201
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

B. A recovery under this section shall not in any manner affect a recovery by the state of the penalties provided in this chapter, or the exercise by the commission of its power to punish for contempt.

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