KRS 61.797: Civil action for violation -- Damages.

(1) A person alleging a violation of KRS 61.791 to 61.799 may bring a civil action for

appropriate injunctive relief, damages, or both. Damages awarded under this section

may include one (1) of the following, as appropriate:

(a) A sum of money that reflects th e actual damages caused by each violation of

KRS 61.791 to 61.799;

(b) A sum of money not less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) to

compensate for injury or loss caused by each violation of KRS 61.791 to

61.799; or

(c) For an intentional violation, a sum of money not to exceed three (3) times the

sum described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(2) A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought under KRS 61.791 to 61.799,

may award all or a portion of the costs of litigation, includin g reasonable attorney

fees and witness fees, to the complainant in the action if the court determines that

the award is appropriate.

(3) A person who knowingly violates KRS 61.791 to 61.799 is guilty of a Class B

misdemeanor under KRS 532.020(3), and may b e subject to a fine of not more than

one thousand dollars ($1,000).