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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-03 (Statute Update stamp, 42 Pa.C.S.)

42 Pa.C.S. § 8315: Damages in actions for identity theft.

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  1. Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
  2. PART VII CIVIL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
  3. CHAPTER 83 PARTICULAR RIGHTS AND IMMUNITIES
  4. SUBCHAPTER A RIGHTS OF ACTION

In a civil action based on identity theft as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 4120 (relating to identity theft), a court of competent jurisdiction may award damages as follows:

(1) Actual damages arising from the incident or $500, whichever is greater. Damages include loss of money, reputation or property, whether real or personal. The court may, in its discretion, award up to three times the actual damages sustained, but not less than $500.

(2) Reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

(3) Additional relief the court deems necessary and proper.

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