(1) In addition to any restitution ordered by the court under KRS § 519.040(4), any person who suffers harm as a result of a violation of KRS § 519.040(1)(a) or (e) may recover damages in a civil cause of action against the alleged perpetrator, including but not limited to damages for infliction of emotional distress, compensatory and punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney‘s fees.
(2) The action may be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction for the county in which the alleged violation occurred or the plaintiff resides.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 411.212

  • Action: includes all proceedings in any court of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Attorney: means attorney-at-law. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.

(3) An individual found liable under this section shall be jointly and severally liable with each other person, if any, found liable under this section for the damages arising from the same violation of KRS § 519.040.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Created 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 148, sec. 3, effective July 14, 2022.

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