46 U.S.C. § 41306 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 46. Shipping § 41306. Injunctive relief sought by complainants

(a) In general.--After filing a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission under section 41301 of this title, the complainant may bring a civil action in a district court of the United States to enjoin conduct in violation of this part.

(b) Venue.--The action must be brought in the judicial district in which--

(c) Remedies by court.--After notice to the defendant, and a showing that the standards for granting injunctive relief by courts of equity are met, the court may grant a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction for a period not to exceed 10 days after the Commission has issued an order disposing of the complaint.

(d) Attorney fees.--A defendant prevailing in a civil action under this section shall be allowed reasonable attorney fees to be assessed and collected as part of the costs of the action.