1. (1) A person may bring a civil action for damages against any person who knowingly causes a police officer to arrive at a location to contact another person with the intent to:

   1. (a) Infringe on the other person’s rights under the Oregon or United States Constitutions;
   2. (b) Unlawfully discriminate against the other person;
   3. (c) Cause the other person to feel harassed, humiliated or embarrassed;
   4. (d) Cause the other person to be expelled from a place in which the other person is lawfully located; or

   5. (e) Damage the other person’s:

      1. (A) Reputation or standing within the community; or
      2. (B) Financial, economic, consumer or business prospects or interests.

2. (2) Upon prevailing in an action under this section, the plaintiff may recover:

   1. (a) The greater of:

      1. (A) Special and general damages, including damages for emotional distress; or
      2. (B) Statutory damages of $250 against each defendant found liable under this section; and
   2. (b) Punitive damages.
3. (3) The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing plaintiff in an action under this section.

4. (4) A civil action under this section:

   1. (a) May be brought in the small claims department of a circuit court if the total damages do not exceed the jurisdictional limit of the small claims department.
   2. (b) Does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of this state.

[2019 c.415 §1]