A. An aggrieved person who has been provided a notice of his right to file a civil action pursuant to § 2.2-3907 may commence a timely civil action in an appropriate general district or circuit court having jurisdiction over the person who allegedly unlawfully discriminated against such person in violation of this chapter.
B. If the court or jury finds that unlawful discrimination has occurred, the court or jury may award to the plaintiff, as the prevailing party, compensatory and punitive damages and the court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs and may grant as relief any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order, or other order, including an order enjoining the defendant from engaging in such practice, or order such affirmative action as may be appropriate.
C. Upon timely application, the Attorney General may intervene in such civil action if the Attorney General certifies that the case is of general public importance. Upon intervention, the Attorney General may obtain such relief as would be available to a private party under subsection B.
2020, c. 1140.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 39 - Virginia Human Rights Act
§ 2.2-3900. Short title; declaration of policy
§ 2.2-3904. Nondiscrimination in places of public accommodation; definitions
§ 2.2-3905. Nondiscrimination in employment; definitions; exceptions
§ 2.2-3906. Civil action by Attorney General