17:16K-6 - Negligent, willful or reckless violation of act by financial institution or government agency; penalties - New Jersey Statutes

17:16K-6.  Negligent, willful or reckless violation of act by financial institution or government agency;  penalties
    If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a financial institution  or a government agency acted negligently, willfully, or recklessly in violating  this act, the financial institution or government agency shall be liable to the  aggrieved person for actual damages sustained by him;  reasonable litigation  costs;  reasonable attorneys' fees;  and only in cases where a financial  institution or government agency acted willfully or recklessly, a court of  competent jurisdiction may award punitive damages where appropriate.     L.1983, c. 466, s. 6, eff. Jan. 12, 1984.