Civil Liability For Intentional Violation Of Statutes Protecting Disabled Persons

TITLE 56 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND WELFARE CHAPTER 7 RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES 56-705. Civil liability for intentional violation of statutes protecting disabled persons. Civil action may be brought against any person intentionally violating the provisions of section 18-5811 , 18-5811A , 18-5812 or 18-5812A , Idaho Code, with judgment awarded upon proof of the elements to a preponderance of the evidence. As a part of any such civil judgment, a successful plaintiff shall be awarded punitive damages in an amount equal to all other damages suffered by the plaintiff, but in no event less than five hundred dollars ($500). The failure of a disabled person to use an assistance device or a service dog shall not be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence in any civil action.