§ 109-8. Court action.

Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice as defined by § 109-3A of this chapter shall have a cause of action in any court of competent jurisdiction within one year from the date of the occurrence for damages and such other remedies as may be appropriate. The court may:

A. 

Award actual damages, including but not limited to mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation;

B. 

Award punitive damages;

C. 

Award reasonable attorney's fees in the case of a prevailing plaintiff; and/or

D. 

Grant as relief as it deems appropriate, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary restraining order or other order. No bond shall be required prior to the issuance of injunctive relief.

Amended 5-23-2016 by L.L. No. 5-2016