California § 2106 - Any public utility which does, causes to be done, or permits any act, matter, or
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2106 — Any public utility which does, causes to be done, or permits any act, matter, or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2106. Any public utility which does, causes to be done, or permits any act, matter, or
Any public utility which does, causes to be done, or permits any act, matter, or thing prohibited or declared unlawful, or which omits to do any act, matter, or thing required to be done, either by the Constitution, any law of this State, or any order or decision of the commission, shall be liable to the persons or corporations 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, in addition to the actual damages, award exemplary damages. An action to recover for such loss, damage, or injury may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction by any corporation or person. No recovery as provided in this section shall in any manner affect a recovery by the State of the penalties provided in this part or the exercise by the commission of its power to punish for contempt.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2106
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2106 cover?
Section 2106 ("Any public utility which does, causes to be done, or permits any act, matter, or") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 2106?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 2106" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2106 apply to my situation?
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