20-5-108. TO BE LIABLE FOR IMPROPER ACTION.

If a utility does, causes to be done, or allows any act, matter, or thing prohibited by this Title or if a utility fails to do any act required by this Title, such utility shall be liable to the person affected thereby for all loss, damages, and injury caused thereby or resulting therefrom. Any person may bring an action in Tribal Court to recover for such loss, damage, or injury. If the finder of fact finds that the act or omission was willful, the Court, in addition to the actual damages, may award punitive damages. No recovery under this Section shall affect in any manner a recovery by the Tribe of any fine or penalty provided for in this Title or the power to punish for contempt.