39:2-3.6 - Liability for civil action - New Jersey Statutes

39:2-3.6  Liability for civil action.

4. a.  A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information from a motor vehicle record for a purpose not permitted under this act shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in the Superior Court.

b.  The court may award:

(1)  actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;

(2)  punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;

(3)  reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and

(4)  such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.

L.1997,c.188,s.4.