Sec. 20-80. Civil actions.

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(a)The Department may bring a civil action in accordance with the following:

(1)If a person violates any provision of this Act, a rule or final order, or condition

imposed in writing by the Department, the Department through the Attorney General or the State's Attorney of the county in which any such violation occurs may bring an action in the circuit court to enjoin the acts or practices or to enforce compliance with this Act or any rule or order adopted pursuant to this Act. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or preliminary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandate shall be granted and a receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant's assets, or any other ancillary relief may be granted as appropriate.

A receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court appointed by the circuit court pursuant to this Section may, with the approval of the court, exercise any or all of the powers of the defendant's officers, directors, partners, trustees, or persons who exercise similar powers and perform similar duties, including the filing of a petition for bankruptcy. No action at law or in equity may be maintained by any party against the Secretary, a receiver, monitor, conservator, or other designated fiduciary or officer of the court, by reason of their exercising these powers or performing these duties pursuant to the order of, or with the approval of, the circuit court.

(2)The Secretary may include in any action relief authorized by Section 20-50. The

circuit court shall have jurisdiction to award additional relief.

(3)In any action brought by the Department, the Department may recover its costs and

attorney's fees in connection with prosecuting the action if the Department is the prevailing party in the action.

(b)The Attorney General may enforce a violation of Article 5 as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.

(c)A claim of violation of Article 5 may be asserted in a civil action. Additionally, a prevailing resident may be awarded reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.