2017 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 12 - Professions and Occupations
General
Article 6 - Automobiles
Part 5 - Powersports Vehicles
§ 12-6-530. Right of action for loss
(1) A person shall have a right of action against the dealer, the dealer's salespersons, and the sureties upon their respective bonds if the person suffers loss or damage by reason of fraud practiced on the person or fraudulent representation made to the person by a licensed powersports vehicle dealer or a licensed used powersports vehicle dealer, or one of the dealer's salespersons acting on the dealer's behalf or within the scope of the employment, or suffers loss or damage by reason of the violation by the dealer or salesperson of any of the provisions of this part 5 that are designated by the board by rule, whether or not the violation is the basis for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license. The right of a person to recover for loss or damage as provided in this subsection (1) against the dealer or salesperson shall not be limited to the amount of their respective bonds.
(2) If a person suffers any loss or damage by reason of any unlawful act under section 12-6-523 (1)(a), the person shall have a right of action against the powersports vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or manufacturer representative. In a court action wherein a powersports vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or manufacturer representative has been found liable in damages to any person under this part 5, the amount of damages so determined shall be trebled and shall be recoverable by the person so damaged. Any person so damaged shall also be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees.
(3) If a licensee suffers loss or damage by reason of an unlawful act under section 12-6-523 (1), the licensee shall have a right of action against the powersports vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or manufacturer representative. In a court action wherein a powersports vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or manufacturer representative has been found liable in damages to a licensee under this part 5, the licensee so damaged shall also be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees.
