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18 U.S.C. § 2724 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 18. Crimes and Criminal Procedure § 2724. Civil action

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Cause of action.--A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court.

(b) Remedies.--The court may award--

(1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;

(2) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;

(3) reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and

(4) such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.

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