Rhode Island General Laws 42-153-2. Civil action alleging a violation
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In any civil action allowing a violation of this chapter, the court may:
(1) Award damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff; and
(2) Afford injunctive and other appropriate relief against any agency that commits or proposes to commit a violation of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2009, ch. 371, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 380, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 42-153-2
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.