Alaska § 42.06.590 - Private cause of action.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 42.06.590 — Private cause of action., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.06.590. Private cause of action.
(a) A person subjected to an unlawful rate, price, service, or practice, in violation of this chapter, may sue in a state court of appropriate jurisdiction for damages resulting from the unlawful rate, price, service, or practice.
(b) If the violation described in (a) of this section resulted in the overcharge of rate or price, the person paying the unlawful rate or price is entitled to recover as damages at least double the amount of the overcharge.
(c) A person recovering damages under this section is entitled to a reasonable attorney fee, fixed by the court, to be taxed and collected as costs of the suit.
Article 7. General Provisions.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 42.06.590
What does Alaska Statutes § 42.06.590 cover?
Section 42.06.590 ("Private cause of action.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. 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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