Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 368x - AIDS Testing and Medical Information
Section 19a-590. - Liability for violations.

Any person, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, who wilfully violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable in a private cause of action for injuries suffered as a result of such violation. Upon a finding that an individual has been injured as a result of such violation, damages shall be assessed in the amount sufficient to compensate said individual for such injury.

(P.A. 89-246, S. 10.)
Cited. 236 C. 845.
Cited. 38 CA 360.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being

Chapter 368x - AIDS Testing and Medical Information

Section 19a-581. - Definitions.

Section 19a-582. - General consent required for HIV-related testing. Counseling requirements. Exceptions.

Section 19a-583. - Limitations on disclosure of HIV-related information.

Section 19a-584. - Informing and warning of known partners of possible exposure to the HIV virus. Disclosure of HIV-related information to public health officers.

Section 19a-585. - Requirements for disclosure of HIV-related information.

Section 19a-586. - Testing for insurance purposes.

Section 19a-587. - Disclosure by insurers.

Section 19a-588. - Notification of procedures to certain municipal employees.

Section 19a-589. - Regulations.

Section 19a-590. - Liability for violations.

Section 19a-591. - Definitions.

Section 19a-591a. - Administration of AIDS vaccine.

Section 19a-591b. - Immunity from liability for civil damages for personal injury to research subject. Exceptions.

Section 19a-591c. - Research subjects.

Section 19a-592. - Testing, prophylaxis and treatment of minor for HIV or AIDS. Confidentiality. Exception for minors twelve years of age or younger. Liability for costs.

Section 19a-593. - Testing of pregnant women and newborns. Notification and documentation requirements. Report to mother.

Section 19a-593a. - Limitation on causes of action for HIV-related test.

Section 19a-594. - Pregnant women and newborn testing public awareness programs and health care provider training.

Section 19a-594a. - Referral of child to state agency based on test result.