A. Civil action. The City or any aggrieved person may enforce the provisions of this article by means of a civil action.
B. Injunction. Any person who commits an act, proposes to commit an act, or engages in any pattern or practice that violates this article may be enjoined therefrom by a court of competent jurisdiction. An action for injunction under this subsection may be brought by any aggrieved person, by the City Attorney, or by any person or entity who will fairly and adequately represent the interests of an aggrieved person or persons.
C. Damages and penalties. Any person who violates the provisions of this article is liable for any actual damages suffered by any aggrieved person and for statutory damages of $100 per aggrieved person per day, except that statutory damages for failure to maintain or provide records shall not exceed $1,000 per day for all affected hotel workers. For willful violations, the amount of monies and penalties to be paid under this subsection shall be trebled.
D. Attorneys’ fees and costs. In a civil action brought under this section, the court shall award the prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including expert witness fees.
E. Cumulative remedies. The remedies set forth in this article are cumulative. Nothing in this article shall be interpreted as restricting, precluding, or otherwise limiting a separate or concurrent criminal prosecution under this Code or State law.
F. No criminal penalties. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code or any other ordinance to the contrary, no criminal penalties shall attach for violation of this article.
G. Coexistence with other available relief for deprivations of protected rights. This article 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.