(a) A retail lessor who fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter is liable to the retail lessee for:
- (1) actual damages sustained;
- (2) a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per lease transaction; and
- (3) reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
- (b) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a retail lessee may bring an action in the circuit court, superior court, or probate court to recover the damages, penalties, and fees described in subsection (a).
- (c) The total recovery of damages, penalties, and fees in a class action civil suit brought under this section may not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
As added by P.L.151-2015, SEC.80. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.101.