Rhode Island General Laws 28-6.9-2. Penalties for violations
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In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may:
(1) Award to a prevailing applicant punitive damages in addition to any award of actual damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs; and
(2) Afford injunctive relief against any employer or agent of any employer who commits or proposes to commit a violation of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1997, ch. 269, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 28-6.9-2
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.