Section 8638 Of Chapter 1.5. Adoption Facilitators From California Family Law Code >> Division 13. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.5.
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. (a) Any person aggrieved by any violation of this chapter may
bring a civil action for damages, rescission, injunctive relief, or
any other civil or equitable remedy.
(b) If the court finds that a person has violated this chapter, it
shall award actual damages, plus an amount equal to treble the
amount of the actual damages or one thousand dollars ($1,000) per
violation, whichever is greater.
(c) In any civil action under this chapter, a prevailing party may
recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
(d) The Attorney General, a district attorney, or a city attorney
may bring a civil action for injunctive relief, restitution, or other
equitable relief against the adoption facilitator in the name of the
people of the State of California.
(e) Any other person who, based upon information or belief, claims
a violation of this chapter has been committed may bring a civil
action for injunctive relief on behalf of the general public.