2022 Maryland Statutes
Commercial Law
Title 13 - Consumer Protection Act
Subtitle 4 - Enforcement and Penalties
Section 13-408 - Action for Damages

Universal Citation:
MD. Commercial Law Code § 13-408 (2022)
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    (a)    In addition to any action by the Division or Attorney General authorized by this title and any other action otherwise authorized by law, any person may bring an action to recover for injury or loss sustained by him as the result of a practice prohibited by this title.

    (b)    Any person who brings an action to recover for injury or loss under this section and who is awarded damages may also seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney’s fees.

    (c)    If it appears to the satisfaction of the court, at any time, that an action is brought in bad faith or is of a frivolous nature, the court may order the offending party to pay to the other party reasonable attorney’s fees.

    (d)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a person may not bring an action under this section to recover for injuries sustained as a result of the professional services provided by a health care provider, as defined in § 3-2A-01 of the Courts Article.

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