Any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in federal district court against an offending party. A prevailing party may recover for each violation:
         (1) against a private entity that negligently
    
violates a provision of this Act, liquidated damages of $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater;
        (2) against a private entity that intentionally or
    
recklessly violates a provision of this Act, liquidated damages of $5,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater;
        (3) reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including
    
expert witness fees and other litigation expenses; and
        (4) other relief, including an injunction, as the
    
State or federal court may deem appropriate.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 740 ILCS 14/20

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
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