California Civil Code 1708.5.6 – (a) A private cause of action for damages lies against a person …
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(a) A private cause of action for damages lies against a person who misuses sperm, ova, or embryos in violation of Section 367g of the Penal Code.
(b) A prevailing plaintiff who suffers harm as a result of a violation of Section 367g of the Penal Code may be awarded actual damages or statutory damages of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), whichever is greater.
Terms Used In California Civil Code 1708.5.6
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 170, Sec. 1. (AB 556) Effective January 1, 2022.)