An elder or disabled person who suffers damage or injury as a result of an offense or violation described in this article has a cause of action to recover actual damages, punitive damages, if appropriate, and reasonable attorney’s fees. Restitution ordered pursuant to this Code section has priority over a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this article.
History. Code 1981, § 10-1-853 , enacted by Ga. L. 1993, p. 1092, § 2; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2015, p. 1088, § 10/SB 148, effective July 1, 2015, reenacted this Code section without change.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 31 - Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly
§ 10-1-852. Determination to Impose Civil Penalty and Amount Thereof
§ 10-1-853. Cause of Action for Damage or Injury From Offense or Violation Under This Article
§ 10-1-855. Referral Procedures to Provide Intervention and Assistance
§ 10-1-856. Construction With Part 2 of Article 15 of This Chapter; Confidentiality
§ 10-1-857. Complaints, Inquiries, Investigations, and Corrective Action