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Utah has a strict-liability dog-bite statute (Utah Code § 18-1-1) — the owner pays for damages even without proof of prior viciousness.

Utah’s 2016 non-compete law (Utah Code § 34-51-201) limits enforcement to 12 months and requires specific consideration.

Utah no-fault auto requires $3,000 PIP minimum — tort suits require crossing a $3,000 medical threshold or specific injury types.

The Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act (Utah Code § 13-11) lets consumers recover actual damages plus $2,000 statutory damages for deceptive acts.

Utah’s structured sentencing under Utah Code § 76-3 and mandatory minimums for certain drug and weapons offenses make plea positioning critical.

Utah recognizes strict products liability under Hahn v. Armco Steel — and the 10-year statute of repose under § 78B-6-706 bars older claims.

The Utah Antidiscrimination Act (Utah Code § 34A-5-101) covers Title VII categories plus pregnancy and gender identity — UALD handles administrative charges.

Utah is an equitable-distribution state — and the no-fault grounds of "irreconcilable differences" (along with several fault grounds) govern most modern divorces.

Utah has immigration court in Salt Lake City — and growing immigrant populations in Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties drive case volume.

The Utah New Motor Vehicle Warranties Act (Utah Code § 13-20) covers new vehicles within 1 year/12,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays attorney fees if you prevail.

Utah requires a pre-litigation panel review under Utah Code § 78B-3-416 — and statutory damages caps apply for certain claim types.

A 4-year SOL under Utah Code § 78B-2-307 is one of the more generous in the country — but 50% modified comparative fault still bars 50%-or-more-fault plaintiffs.

Utah premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — and the natural-accumulation rule limits weather-related claims.

Utah SSA hearing offices in Salt Lake City process moderate volumes — Tenth Circuit precedent shapes review.

Utah workers’ comp under Utah Code § 34A runs through the Labor Commission — and the Workers Compensation Fund of Utah is the state-supported insurer.