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KRS 207.260

Right of action -- Recovery for each violation

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Hardaway Management Co. v. Southerland (1998)

Most recently applied in Hardaway Management Co. v. Southerland (October 1998)

Effective: July 13, 1990 History: Created 1990 Ky

(1) Any person aggrieved by a violation of KRS 207.135, 207.150, 207.160, or 304.12- 013 shall have a right of action in District Court and may recover for each violation:

(a) Against any person who violates a provision of this section, liquidated damages of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or actual damages, whichever is greater.

(b) Against any person who intentionally or recklessly violates a provision of this section, liquidated damages of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or actual damages, whichever is greater.

(c) Reasonable attorney's fees.

(d) Such other relief, including an injunction, as the court shall deem appropriate.

(2) Nothing in this section limits the right of the person aggrieved by a violation of this section to recover damages or other relief under any other applicable law.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.