Sec. 7. (a) An individual aggrieved by what the individual believes is a violation of section 6 of this chapter may bring a civil action in a court with jurisdiction against a public or private employer or a public official that is alleged to have violated section 6 of this chapter.
(b) If a person is found by a court in an action brought under subsection (a) to have violated section 6 of this chapter, the court may do the following:
(1) Award:
(A) actual damages;
(B) court costs and attorney's fees; and
(C) in the case of a knowing and willful violation, exemplary or punitive damages;
to the prevailing plaintiff.
(2) Enjoin further violations of this chapter.