61.797 Civil action for violation -- Damages.
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(1)A person alleging a violation of KRS 61.791 to 61.799 may bring a civil action for
appropriate injunctive relief, damages, or both. Damages awarded under this section
may include one
(1)of the following, as appropriate:
(a)A sum of money that reflects the actual damages caused by each violation of
KRS 61.791 to 61.799;
(b)A sum of money not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to
compensate for injury or loss caused by each violation of KRS 61.791 to
61.799; or
(c)For an intentional violation, a sum of money not to exceed three
(3)times the
sum described in paragraph
(b)of this subsection.
(2)A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought under KRS 61.791 to 61.799,
may award all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney
fees and witness fees, to the complainant in the action if the court determines that
the award is appropriate.
(3)A person who knowingly violates KRS 61.791 to 61.799 is guilty of a Class B
misdemeanor under KRS 532.020(3), and may be subject to a fine of not more than
one thousand dollars ($1,000).