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Connecticut General Statutes

Chapter 925

Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 925

Statutory Rights of Action and Defenses

52-555Actions for injuries resulting in death.52-555aActions for loss of consortium re death of spouse independent for determination of damages.52-555bActions for loss of consortium re death of spouse to be joined with all actions re death of spouse.52-555cStatute of limitations. Actions for loss of consortium re death of spouse contingent upon proof of facts for wrongful death.52-555dEligibility for workers' compensation benefits bar to action for loss of consortium against employer.52-556Actions for injuries caused by motor vehicles owned by the state.52-557Injury to children being transported to school.52-557aStandard of care owed social invitee.52-557b“Good samaritan law”. Immunity from liability for emergency medical assistance, first aid or medication by injection. Immunity from liability re automatic external defibrillators. School personnel not required to render emergency first aid or administer medication by injection.52-557cStandard of care applicable to owners and operators of school buses.52-557dDefense of charitable immunity abolished.52-557eImmunity of physicians from liability for uncompensated service on hospital utilization review committee.52-557fLandowner liability for recreational use of land. Definitions.52-557gLiability of owner of land available to public for recreation; exceptions.52-557hOwner liable, when.52-557iObligation of user of land.52-557jLiability of landowner upon whose land snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, minibikes or minicycles are operated.52-557kLiability of landowner who allows persons to harvest firewood, fruits or vegetables or engage in maple-sugaring activities.52-557lImmunity from liability of certain persons who donate food or distribute donated food.52-557mImmunity from liability of directors, officers and trustees of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations.52-557nLiability of political subdivision and its employees, officers and agents. Liability of members of local boards and commissions.52-557oLiability of land surveyors.52-557p(Formerly Sec. 52-577p). Assumption of risk by person engaged in recreational equestrian activities, when.52-557qImmunity from liability of broadcaster that broadcasts emergency alert and information concerning child abduction. Immunity from liability of outdoor advertising establishment.52-557rImmunity from liability of fire department for installation or delivery of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.52-557sLiability of owner or keeper of horse, pony, donkey or mule.52-557tAbsolute defense to civil action resulting from good faith report of an act of threatening.52-557uEntering the passenger motor vehicle of another to remove child or animal from vehicle. Affirmative defense against civil damages and criminal penalties, when.52-557vImmunity from liability of the state, political subdivisions and employees for emergency administration of epinephrine cartridge injector.52-558Liability for placing obstructions in highway.52-559Damage for spreading fire.52-560Damages for cutting trees, timber or shrubbery. Exclusion.52-560aDamages for encroachment on state, municipal or nonprofit land conservation organization open space land. Attorney General enforcement. Civil action.52-561Trespass to lands without color of right.Repealed 52-561aDamage by domestic fowls.52-562Liability for fraud in contracting debt; concealing property.52-563Liability for waste by tenant for life or years.52-563aConn. Gen. Stat. § 52-563aRepealed 52-564Treble damages for theft.52-564aLiability for shoplifting.52-565Double damages for forgery.52-565aLiability of drawer for dishonored check. Service charge on drawer for dishonored check.52-566Treble damages for wilful removal or destruction of bridge.52-567Treble damages for injury to milestone, guidepost or railing.52-568Damages for groundless or vexatious suit or defense.52-568aDamages for groundless or vexatious suit against the owner or operator of a “pick or cut your own agricultural operation”.52-569Damages for leaving open bars, gate or fence.52-570Action for malicious erection of structure.52-570a(Formerly Sec. 52-202). Action against fiduciary.52-570bAction for computer-related offenses.52-570cAction for transmission of unsolicited facsimile or telephone messages. Unsolicited electronic mail advertising material.52-570dAction for illegal recording of private telephonic communications.52-570eAction for damages resulting from violations of unemployment or workers' compensation laws.52-570fAction for theft of electric, gas, water, steam or community antenna television service.52-571Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-571Repealed 52-571aAction for deprivation of equal rights and privileges.52-571bAction or defense authorized when state or political subdivision burdens a person's exercise of religion.52-571cAction for damages resulting from intimidation based on bigotry or bias.52-571dAction for discrimination by golf country club in membership or access to facilities or services.52-571eAction for damages resulting from actions of agent of surety on a bond.52-571fStrict liability of person who illegally transfers a firearm.52-571gStrict liability of person who fails to securely store a firearm.52-571hAction for damages resulting from identity theft.52-571iAction for damages resulting from trafficking in persons.52-571jAction for interference with a person taking still or video images of police officer in the performance of duty.52-571k to 52-571zConn. Gen. Stat. § 52-571k to 52-571zRepealed 52-571kAction for equitable relief or damages resulting from deprivation of equal protection of the laws of the state committed by a police officer.52-571lAction for damages resulting from stalking in the second degree by disclosing another person's personally identifying information by means of electronic communication.52-571l to 52-571zConn. Gen. Stat. § 52-571l to 52-571zRepealed 52-571mAction to recover damages for judgment entered against a person where liability is based on alleged provision, receipt or assistance in provision or receipt of reproductive health care services. Definitions. Exceptions.52-571nAction to recover damages for judgment entered against a person where liability is based on alleged provision, receipt or assistance in provision or receipt of gender-affirming health care services or reproductive health care services. Definitions. Exceptions.52-571o to 52-571zConn. Gen. Stat. § 52-571o to 52-571z 52-571aa(Formerly Sec. 52-571). Discrimination on account of membership in armed forces so as to cause deprivation of rights, privileges or immunities usually enjoyed by public. Penalty.52-571bbDiscrimination on account of membership in armed forces re access to any place of public accommodation, resort or amusement. Penalty.52-572Parental liability for torts of minors.52-572aRelease by injured person voidable if obtained within fifteen days.52-572bAlienation of affections and breach of promise actions abolished.52-572cParent-child immunity abrogated in certain negligence actions.52-572dInterspousal immunity abrogated in motor vehicle negligence actions accruing out of state.52-572eRelease of joint tortfeasor.52-572fCriminal conversation action abolished.52-572gDefenses against holder in due course of instrument in consumer goods credit transaction.52-572hNegligence actions. Doctrines applicable. Liability of multiple tortfeasors for damages.52-572iApplication of the family car doctrine.Repealed 52-572jDerivative actions by shareholders or members.52-572kHold harmless clause against public policy in certain construction contracts.52-572lStrict tort liability, contributory negligence and comparative negligence not bar to recovery.52-572mProduct liability actions. Definitions.52-572nProduct liability claims.52-572oComparative responsibility. Award of damages. Action for contribution.52-572pLimitation of liability of product seller.52-572qLiability of product seller due to lack of adequate warnings or instructions.52-572rProduct liability claims against third parties.Repealed 52-572s to 52-572vConn. Gen. Stat. § 52-572s to 52-572v 52-572wAgreement exempting caterer or catering establishment from liability for negligence void as against public policy.52-572xMotor carrier transportation contract. Indemnification against liability for negligence or intentional acts or omissions void and unenforceable.