Cause of action

An elder person or person with a disability who suffers damage or injury as a result of an offense or violation described in this chapter has a cause of action to recover actual damages, punitive damages, if appropriate, and reasonable attorney's fees. Restitution ordered pursuant to this section has priority over a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 138, § 1. An elder person or person with a disability who suffers damage or injury as a result of an offense or violation described in this chapter has a cause of action to recover actual damages, punitive damages, if appropriate, and reasonable attorney's fees. Restitution ordered pursuant to this section has priority over a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 1035,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1993, No. 138, § 1.