The Florida Senate

636.242  Civil remedies.--Any person damaged by the acts of a person in violation of this part may bring a civil action against the person committing the violation in the circuit court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has a principal place of business or in the county in which the alleged violation occurred. Upon an adverse adjudication, the defendant is liable for damages, together with court costs and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the plaintiff. When so awarded, court costs and attorney's fees must be included in the judgment or decree rendered in the case. If it appears to the court that the suit brought by the plaintiff is frivolous or brought for purposes of harassment, the court may apply sanctions in accordance with chapter 57.

History.--s. 31, ch. 2004-297.