§ 24-1-4-4 — Violation of chapter; civil action for damages; attorney general

(a) Any person who has suffered injuries or
damages as a result of an arrangement, contract, agreement, trust, or
combination described in section 1 of this chapter may bring an action
in any court of competent jurisdiction in this state to recover the full
consideration or sum paid by the person for any goods, wares or
merchandise, or article the sale of which is controlled by the
combination or trust. In addition, the person is entitled to recover a
penalty of threefold the damages awarded in the action, plus reasonable
costs and attorney's fees.
(b) The attorney general may bring an action under this section on
behalf of the state or a political subdivision.
Formerly: Acts 1901, c.107, s.4. As amended by P.L.152-1986,
SEC.20; P.L.135-2008, SEC.7.