Liability.

PART V. LIABILITY FOR FRAUDULENT COURT RECORD OR A FRAUDULENT LIEN. (a) A person may not make, present, or use a document or other record with: (1) Knowledge that the document or other record is a fraudulent court record or a fraudulent lien or claim against real or personal property or an interest in real or personal property; (2) Intent that the document or other record be given the same legal effect as a court record or document of a court created by or established under the Constitution or laws of this state or the United States, evidencing a valid lien or claim against real or personal property or an interest in real or personal property; and (3) Intent to cause another person to suffer: (A) Physical injury; (B) Financial injury; or (C) Mental anguish or emotional distress. (b) A person who violates subsection (a) is liable to each injured person for: (1) The greater of: (A) $10,000; or (B) The actual damages caused by the violation; (2) Court costs; (3) Reasonable attorney's fees; and (4) Exemplary damages in an amount determined by the court.