§ 28-4034. Legal action.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) In addition to any other remedies otherwise available to a consumer, a consumer who suffers loss as a result of any violation of this chapter may bring an action to recover damages. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in an action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, and any equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate.

(b) The remedies under this chapter shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies otherwise available to the consumer.

                
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(Oct. 26, 2010, D.C. Law 18-241, § 5, 57 DCR 7550; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 83(c), (f), 59 DCR 6190.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 19-171 enacted into law Chapter 40A of Title 28; and validated previously made technical corrections in this section.

Legislative History of Laws

For history of Law 18-241, see notes under § 28-4031.

For history of Law 19-171, see notes under § 28-3814.