Any person covered by N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 59A, Article 16 who has suffered damages as a result of a violation of that article by an insurer or agent is granted a right to bring an action in district court to recover actual damages. Costs shall be allowed to the prevailing party unless the court otherwise directs. The court may award attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party if:

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 59A-16-30

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

A. the party complaining of the violation of that article has brought an action that he knew to be groundless; or

B. the party charged with the violation of that article has willfully engaged in the violation.

The relief provided in this section is in addition to remedies otherwise available against the same conduct under the common law or other statutes of this state; provided, however, that the Workers’ Compensation Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 52, Article 1] and the New Mexico Occupational Disease Disablement Law provide exclusive remedies.

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