25-1-29
Section 25-1-29 Remedies. Any person aggrieved may elect to pursue their remedies under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act 29 U.S.C. Section 621 or in the alternative bring a civil action in the circuit court of the county in which the person was or is employed for such legal or equitable relief as will effectuate the purposes of this article. However, if an action is brought in the federal court, any action pending in the state court shall be simultaneously dismissed with prejudice. Further, any party bringing action under this section shall only be entitled to one recovery of damages. Any damages assessed in one court will offset any entitlement to damages in any other state or federal court. In any action, a person shall be entitled to a trial by jury of any issue of fact in any action for recovery of amounts owed as a result of a violation of this article, regardless of whether equitable relief is sought by any party...
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34-27A-22
Section 34-27A-22 Revocation or suspension of license - Hearing; findings; judicial review as to questions of law. (a) The hearing on the charges shall be at a time and place prescribed by the board and in accordance with this article. (b) If the board determines that a licensed real estate appraiser is guilty of a violation of this article, it shall prepare a finding of fact and recommend that the appraiser be reprimanded or that his or her license be suspended or revoked. The decision and order of the board shall be final. (c) Any final decision or order of the board shall be reviewable by a court of appropriate jurisdiction as to the questions of law only. Any application for review made by an aggrieved party shall be filed within 30 days after the final decision or order of the board. (d) If an application for review of a final decision or order of the board is filed, the case shall be fixed for trial within 30 days from the filing of an answer by the board. If the court finds that...
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8-39-6
Section 8-39-6 Rights and remedies of consumer. (a) This chapter shall not limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law. (b) Any waiver of rights by a consumer under this chapter shall be void. (c) In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover any damages caused by a violation of this chapter within four years after the cause of action has accrued. By the original agreement, the parties may reduce the period of limitation to not less than one year but may not extend the period of limitation. The court may award a consumer who prevails up to treble damages, together with costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees, and any equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate. (Act 2018-448, §6.)...
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24-8-14
Section 24-8-14 Civil action; sale, encumbrance, etc. consummated before issuance of order; relief and award. (a) A civil action must be commenced within one year after the alleged discriminatory housing practice has occurred. However, the court shall continue a civil case brought pursuant to this section, from time to time, before bringing it to trial if the court believes that the conciliation efforts of the office or local agency are likely to result in satisfactory settlement of the discriminatory housing practice complained of in the complaint made to the office or to the local agency and which practice forms the basis for the action in court. Any sale, encumbrance, or rental consummated before the issuance of any court order issued under the authority of this chapter and involving a bona fide purchaser, encumbrances, or tenant without actual notice of the existence of the filing of a complaint or civil action under the provisions of this chapter are not affected. A civil action...
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8-20-11
Section 8-20-11 Remedies. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any dealer agreement or franchise or the terms or provisions of any waiver, and notwithstanding any other legal remedies available, any person who is injured in his business or property by a violation of this chapter by the commission of any unfair and deceptive trade practices, or because he refuses to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consummated, would be in violation of this chapter, may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction in this state to enjoin further violations, to recover the damages sustained by him together with the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. (Acts 1981, No. 81-390, p. 596, §11.)...
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8-21A-12
Section 8-21A-12 Action for injunction, damages, etc., for violations of chapter, unfair, or deceptive trade practices, and other unlawful acts. Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any dealer franchise or dealer agreement or the terms or provisions of any waiver, and notwithstanding any other legal remedies available, any person who is injured in his business or property by a violation of this chapter, by the commission of any unfair and/or deceptive trade practices, or because he refuses to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consummated, would be in violation of this chapter, may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin further violations, to recover any damages sustained by him, together with the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee. This section applies equally to both manufacturers and dealers. (Acts 1991, No. 91-721, p. 1401, §12.)...
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9-15-81
Section 9-15-81 Criminal and civil actions and penalties for violations of article. Any sale or lease of real property or any interest therein of the state made in violation of this article shall be null and void, and the person or persons violating this article shall be subject to criminal prosecution by the Attorney General. In addition to the prosecution, damages for loss or injury to the state may be recovered for the State of Alabama by the Attorney General by civil action in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County. The expenses of investigation, or litigation and prosecution, or both, under this article shall be reimbursed from funds recovered to the Attorney General. All other moneys recovered by the Attorney General shall be deposited in the State General Fund. Violation of this article shall also constitute a Class C felony punishable as prescribed by law. (Acts 1995, No. 95-280, p. 507, §12.)...
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37-14-37
Section 37-14-37 Provision of retail electric service in violation of article. (a) If an electric supplier commences construction of facilities in violation of the provisions of this article, any aggrieved electric supplier which is designated herein as the entity to provide such service (the "aggrieved electric supplier") may petition the circuit court for the judicial circuit in which the facilities are being constructed by the offending electric supplier for an injunction to prevent the offending electric supplier from completing the facilities for provision of the retail electric service in question. (b) If an electric supplier believes that another electric supplier has already rendered or extended electric service at retail to a premise which was designated to be served by the aggrieved electric supplier, the aggrieved electric supplier shall give notice in writing to the offending electric supplier of the potential violation of this article. The offending electric supplier shall...
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45-26A-70.11
Section 45-26A-70.11 Judicial action to prevent improper changes; damages. The commission, or Wetumpka, shall be authorized to institute any appropriate action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent any change in the exterior of a building or structure which is either an historic property or which is contained in an historic district, except in compliance with the provisions of an ordinance adopted in conformity with this article, or to prevent any illegal act or conduct with respect to such historic property, or historic district, and to recover any damages which may have been caused by the violation of that ordinance. (Act 89-718, p. 1433, §12.)...
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13A-8-114
Section 13A-8-114 Phishing. (a) A person commits the crime of phishing if the person by means of an Internet web page, electronic mail message, or otherwise using the Internet, solicits, requests, or takes any action to induce another person to provide identifying information by representing that the person, either directly or by implication, is a business, without the authority or approval of the business. (b) Any person violating this section, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a Class C felony. Multiple violations resulting from a single action or act shall constitute one violation for the purposes of this section. (c) The following persons may bring an action against a person who violates or is in violation of this section: (1) A person who is engaged in the business of providing Internet access service to the public, owns a web page, or owns a trademark, and is adversely affected by a violation of this section. (2) An individual who is adversely affected by a violation of this...
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