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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Section 31-51q

Citation
Section 31-51q
Parent Document
Cotto v. United Technologies Corp., 251 Conn. 1 (1999)
Jurisdiction
Connecticut (state)
Effective Date
1999-10-12

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The legislature’s understanding of the policy implications of § 31-51q is demonstrated, furthermore, by its inclusion of a safety net to protect employers from frivolous claims of constitutional violations. The section provides, in relevant part: “If the court determines that such action for damages was brought without substantial justification, the court may award costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to the employer.” Therefore, an employer that successfully defends itself from an unwarranted claim under § 31-51q is not left without a remedy.