In an action in contract based upon a written contract executed on behalf of the District government, or by an official or employee acting within the scope of the official’s or the employee’s authority, the District government, and its officers, departments, agencies, or other units of government, shall not be liable for punitive damages.
(Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 905, 58 DCR 1185.)
2001 Ed., § 2-308.02.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 2 - Government Administration
Chapter 3A - Government Procurement
Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies
§ 2–359.02. Improper contracts
§ 2–359.03. Termination of contracts
§ 2–359.04. Sovereign immunity defense not available
§ 2–359.05. District government not liable for punitive damages
§ 2–359.06. Claims by District government against contractors
§ 2–359.07. Debarment and suspension
§ 2–359.08. Claims by contractors against the District government
§ 2–359.10. Employees subject to employee conduct standards of Merit Personnel Act