(1)  A person who is injured under this chapter may bring a civil action in the superior court to enjoin further violations, or to seek up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation, or actual damages, whichever is greater. The injured individuals may bring their cause of action as a class action. Nothing in this section prohibits the attorney general from bringing a class action suit under § 6-13.1-5.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 11-52.2-6

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Person: means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization, or any combination thereof. See Rhode Island General Laws 11-52.2-1

(2)  In an action under subsection (1) of this section, a court may increase the damages up to three (3) times the damages allowed by subsection (1) of this section if the defendant has engaged in a pattern and practice of violating this chapter. The court may also award costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party.

History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 583, § 1.