Any person who has been damaged by a violation of any provision of this chapter shall have a private civil cause of action against the violator which may be brought in State District Court in the manner provided by law. Any action brought under this section shall be tried to the court. The court shall hear the evidence and if the case is proven by a preponderance of the evidence the court shall issue an order for appropriate relief, which may include an award of monetary damages, injunctive relief or other remedies which the court believes will effectuate the purpose of this chapter or of any other chapter of this code. If the court finds that the person bringing the action prevails, the court shall award the person costs, disbursements and a reasonable attorney's fee for pursuing the action.
(Ord. 962, passed 4-12-04)