§ 2724. Civil action

• (a) A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court.
• (b) The court may award—
  • (1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;
  • (2) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;
  • (3) reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and
  • (4) such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.