(a) A person who is injured by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in circuit court to obtain injunctive relief or damages, or both.
     (b) The court shall award costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to a person who prevails as a plaintiff in an action authorized under subsection (a) of this Section.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 820 ILCS 70/25

  • 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.