Alabama § 8-19G-6 - Civil Action for Damages.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-19G-6 — Civil Action for Damages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-19G-6. Civil Action for Damages.
(a) Any individual injured by a violation of Section 8-19G-3, Section 8-19G-8, or Section 8-19G-9 may bring a civil action in circuit court against the commercial entity to recover actual and punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees. If the injured individual is a minor, then a parent or legal guardian may bring action on his or her behalf.
(b) Upon commencement of any action brought under this section, the plaintiff shall mail a copy of the complaint or other initial pleading to the Attorney General and upon entry of any judgment or decree in the action, shall mail a copy of the judgment or decree to the Attorney General.
(c) Upon a finding by the court that a violation of Section 8-19G-3, Section 8-19G-8, or Section 8-19G-9 has occurred, the Attorney General, upon petition to the court, may recover a civil penalty up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-19G-6
What does Code of Alabama § 8-19G-6 cover?
Section 8-19G-6 ("Civil Action for Damages.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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