44-1613. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. Except as provided for in section 44-1612, Idaho Code, any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief, damages or both. If the court finds that any person violated any of the provisions of this chapter, it shall award actual damages, plus an amount equal to treble the amount of actual damages, or one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation, whichever is greater. The court shall also award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. No action under this section may be commenced later than two (2) years after the date of the violation giving rise to the right of action.
History:
[44-1613, added 2002, ch. 328, sec. 1, p. 927.]
Structure Idaho Code
Chapter 16 - FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR LICENSING
Section 44-1601 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 44-1603 - LICENSE — APPLICATION — CONTENTS.
Section 44-1604 - APPLICANT — PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY — PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
Section 44-1605 - APPLICATION FEE — APPROPRIATION.
Section 44-1606 - DEPARTMENT — LICENSING DUTIES — LICENSE — TERM — RENEWAL FEE.
Section 44-1607 - FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR — DUTIES.
Section 44-1608 - FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR — APPLICANT FOR LICENSE — PROHIBITED ACTS.
Section 44-1609 - LICENSE — DENIAL, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, REFUSAL TO RENEW.
Section 44-1610 - ACTION AGAINST LICENSE — HEARING.
Section 44-1611 - JOINT LIABILITY.
Section 44-1612 - CLAIM FOR WAGES — EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Section 44-1613 - PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.
Section 44-1614 - SERVICE OF PROCESS WHEN UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR IS UNAVAILABLE.
Section 44-1615 - RETALIATION PROHIBITED.
Section 44-1616 - VIOLATIONS — PENALTY.