§ 2724.
Civil action
(a)
Cause of Action.—
A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court.
(b)
Remedies.—
The court may award—
(1)
actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;
(2)
punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;
(3)
reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and
(4)
such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.
Notes
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective on the date that is 3 years after
Sept. 13, 1994
, with provisions relating to release of personal information before the effective date and compliance after such date, see section 300003 of Pub. L. 103–322, set out as a note under section 2721 of this title.