50 USC 4042 - Private right of action

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 4042.

Private right of action

(a)

In general

Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may in a civil action—

(1)

obtain any appropriate equitable or declaratory relief with respect to the violation;

(2)

recover all other appropriate relief, including monetary damages; and

(3)

be a representative party on behalf of members of a class or be a member of a class, in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary.

(b)

Costs and attorney fees

(Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 888, title VIII, § 802, as added Pub. L. 111–275, title III, § 303(a), Oct. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 2877; amended Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title V, § 547(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1378.)

cite as: 50 USC 4042