Guam § 8120 - Authority Liable for Damage.
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§ 8120. Authority Liable for Damage.
(a) The Authority shall be liable for damage caused to electrical appliances and devices when such
damage is proximately caused by power surges, voltages fluctuations or frequency fluctuations in the power
supplied by the Authority to a consumer and when such damage is not a result of any negligence on the part
of the consumer and is not a result of an otherwise defective appliance or electrical device. Except for
computer equipment or equipment for which the manufacturer recommends that a voltage protection
device, surge protector, or power conditioning device be installed by the consumer, the Authority may not
require the use of voltage protection devices, surge protectors or power conditioners and may not raise the
failure to use such devices as a defense to claims for damages arising out of voltage or frequency
fluctuations or power surges. In establishing liability for damages pursuant to this section, the consumer
need only prove that the appliance or electrical device was damaged by a variation of voltage or a variation
of frequency or a surge in power supplied by the Authority. The Authority may raise as an affirmative
defense proof that the appliance or electrical device in question was defective or that the fluctuation of
voltage or frequency or power surge was not caused by the Authority but was in fact caused by the
consumer’s electrical wiring system or devices or equipment belonging to the consumer. It shall be an
affirmative defense for the Authority to establish that the quality of power delivered to the consumer’s
meter was satisfactory.
(b) Any consumer claiming damages from the Authority who relies upon the provisions of this section
must file such a claim with the Authority within ninety (90) days of the date of the alleged damage.
Otherwise, except for the shortened period in which to make a claim, the procedures contained in the
Government of Guam Claims Act shall apply to claims brought pursuant to this section to the extent not
otherwise inconsistent herewith. This section shall be effective only as to damages occurring after the date
that this section becomes law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 8120
What does Guam Code Annotated § 8120 cover?
Section 8120 ("Authority Liable for Damage.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 8120?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 8120 apply to my situation?
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