§ 4042. Private right of action
§ 4042.
Private right of action
(a)
In general
Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may in a civil action—
(1)
obtain any appropriate equitable or declaratory relief with respect to the violation;
(2)
recover all other appropriate relief, including monetary damages; and
(3)
be a representative party on behalf of members of a class or be a member of a class, in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary.
(b)
Costs and attorney fees
The court may award to a person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter who prevails in an action brought under subsection (a) the costs of the action, including a reasonable attorney fee.