2016 California Code
Family Code - FAM
DIVISION 13 - ADOPTION
PART 2 - ADOPTION OF UNMARRIED MINORS
CHAPTER 1.5 - Adoption Facilitators
Section 8638.
8638. (a) Any person aggrieved by any violation of this chapter may bring a civil action for damages, rescission, injunctive relief, or any other civil or equitable remedy.
(b) If the court finds that a person has violated this chapter, it shall award actual damages, plus an amount equal to treble the amount of the actual damages or one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation, whichever is greater.
(c) In any civil action under this chapter, a prevailing party may recover reasonable attorney s fees and costs.
(d) The Attorney General, a district attorney, or a city attorney may bring a civil action for injunctive relief, restitution, or other equitable relief against the adoption facilitator in the name of the people of the State of California.
(e) Any other person who, based upon information or belief, claims a violation of this chapter has been committed may bring a civil action for injunctive relief on behalf of the general public.
(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 754, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2007.)
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