(a) A person claiming to be adversely affected by an act or practice prohibited by this chapter may file a complaint with the commissioner for individual relief seeking remedies and penalties authorized by this chapter.

Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Violationup to 30 daysup to $200
For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-7

Terms Used In Alabama Code 27-55-6

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(b) The commissioner shall conduct a reasonable investigation based on a written and signed complaint received by the commissioner and shall issue a prompt determination as to whether a violation of this chapter has occurred. If the commissioner finds from the investigation that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the commissioner shall promptly begin proceedings to address the violation through means such as imposition of injunctive relief, requiring restitution, and, in cases of repeated violation after previous findings or warnings of violations from the commissioner, suspension or revocation of certificates of authority or licenses. The powers and duties set forth in this chapter shall be in addition to all other authority of the commissioner.
(c) An insurer which is found by the commissioner to have violated this chapter may be ordered by the commissioner to do any of the following:

(1) Pay a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each act or violation. Each violation shall be a separate offense.
(2) Provide appropriate specific relief, other than the award of damages, to the complainant which may include temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief.
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