.010 Civil action. Any aggrieved person may enforce the provisions of this chapter by means of a civil action.
.020 Injunction. Any person who commits an act, proposes to commit an act, or engages in any pattern or practice that violates this chapter may be enjoined therefrom by a court of competent jurisdiction. An action for injunction under this subsection may be brought by any aggrieved person or by any person or entity who will fairly and adequately represent the interests of an aggrieved person or persons.
.030 Damages and penalties. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is liable for any actual damages suffered by any aggrieved person or for statutory damages up to the amount of $100 per aggrieved person per day of violation, whichever is more, except that statutory damages shall not exceed $500 per day in total. For willful violations, the amount of monies and penalties to be paid under this subsection shall be trebled.
.040 Attorneys’ fees and costs. In a civil action brought under this section, the court shall award the prevailing party reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, including expert witness fees, except that, notwithstanding Section 998 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a prevailing defendant shall not be awarded fees and costs unless the court finds the action was frivolous, unreasonable, or groundless when brought, or the plaintiff continued to litigate after it clearly became so.
.050 Cumulative remedies. The remedies set forth in this chapter are cumulative. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted as restricting, precluding, or otherwise limiting a separate or concurrent criminal prosecution under this Municipal Code or State law.
.060 No criminal penalties. Notwithstanding any provision of the Anaheim Municipal Code or any other ordinance to the contrary, no criminal penalties shall attach for violation of this chapter.
.070 Coexistence with other available relief for deprivation of protected rights. This chapter shall not be construed to limit an aggrieved person's right to bring legal action for violation of any other federal, state, or local law. (Ord. 6558 § 2 (part); June 27, 2023.)