§ 12.61.030. Civil remedies.

A.

Any aggrieved vulnerable user may enforce the provisions of this chapter by means of a civil lawsuit.

B.

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be liable for treble the actual damages with regard to each and every such violation, or $1,000.00, whichever is greater, and shall be liable for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation. In addition, a jury or a court may award punitive damages.

C.

Violations of any of the provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to constitute a misdemeanor or infraction under this Code, notwithstanding Chapter 1.28 (General Penalty). But such conduct may constitute a public offense, misdemeanor or infraction independent of this Code.

D.

The remedies provided by the provisions of this chapter are in addition to all other remedies provided by law, and nothing in this chapter shall preclude any aggrieved person from pursuing any other remedy provided by law.

(Ord. No. 13223, § 1, 4-22-2014)