§ 32710. Civil actions by private persons

49 U.S.C. § 32710 (N/A)
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A person that violates this chapter or a regulation prescribed or order issued under this chapter, with intent to defraud, is liable for 3 times the actual damages or $10,000, whichever is greater.

A person may bring a civil action to enforce a claim under this section in an appropriate United States district court or in another court of competent jurisdiction. The action must be brought not later than 2 years after the claim accrues. The court shall award costs and a reasonable attorney’s fee to the person when a judgment is entered for that person.

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1055; Pub. L. 112–141, div. C, title I, § 31206(2), July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 761.)