West Virginia § 1-7-4 - 1-7-4. Civil remedies.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 1-7-4 — 1-7-4. Civil remedies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-7-4. 1-7-4. Civil remedies.
(a) An individual may bring a civil action to enjoin any violation of this article and to recover actual damages incurred by him or her as a result of the violation.
(b) If the plaintiff prevails in a civil action pursuant to this section, he or she is entitled to be reimbursed by the state or public agency for actual costs and such reasonable attorney’s fees he or she has incurred in the litigation.
(c) If the judge or jury in a civil action brought pursuant to this section finds that a public agency intentionally disclosed donor or membership information in violation of this article, the amount of the judgment, which for this purpose includes actual damages, costs, and attorney’s fees, may be trebled as exemplary damages.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 1-7-4
What does West Virginia Code § 1-7-4 cover?
Section 1-7-4 ("1-7-4. Civil remedies.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite West Virginia § 1-7-4?
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