An insured whose insurer violates ORS § 746.280 or 746.290, or a customer whose motor vehicle body and frame repair shop violates ORS § 746.292, may file an action to recover actual damages or $100, whichever is greater, for each violation. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action under this section. [1977 c.785 § 7; 1981 c.897 § 102; 1995 c.618 § 129]

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 746.300

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

 

See note under 746.275.