Section 24-17-15 - Right to civil action for damages.
24-17-15. Right to civil action for damages.
A. Residents, as a class or otherwise, may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover actual and punitive damages for injury resulting from a violation of the Continuing Care Act [24-17-1 NMSA 1978].
B. The court may award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party in an action brought under this section.
C. The right of a resident to bring an action pursuant to this section is in addition to any other rights or remedies the resident may have by statute or common law.