Any business victim who is injured by reason of any violation of this article shall have a cause of action for the actual damages sustained and, where appropriate, punitive damages. Such business victim may also recover attorney’s fees in the trial and appellate courts and the costs of investigation and litigation reasonably incurred.
History. Code 1981, § 16-9-129 , enacted by Ga. L. 2002, p. 551, § 2.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices
§ 16-9-121. Elements of Offense
§ 16-9-121.1. Offense of Aggravated Identity Fraud
§ 16-9-122. Attempting or Conspiring to Commit Offense; Penalty
§ 16-9-125.1. Victim’s Right to File Report
§ 16-9-126. Penalty for Violations
§ 16-9-127. Authority of Attorney General
§ 16-9-129. Actual and Punitive Damages Available to Business Victim