Nebraska § 48-3608 Civil action authorized; damages, procedure; limitation

Nebraska Statutes

§ 48-3608 — Civil action authorized; damages, procedure; limitation

Nebraska § 48-3608

Ch. 48Labor

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Bluebook

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-3608 (2026).

Text

(1)A student-athlete or a postsecondary institution aggrieved by a violation of the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act may bring a civil action against the postsecondary institution or collegiate athletic association committing such violation.

(2)A plaintiff who prevails in an action under the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act shall be entitled to:

(a)Actual damages;

(b)Such preliminary and other equitable or declaratory relief as may be appropriate; and

(c)Reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.

(3)A public postsecondary institution may be sued upon claims arising under the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act only to the extent allowed under the State Tort Claims Act, the

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(1) A student-athlete or a postsecondary institution aggrieved by a violation of the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act may bring a civil action against the postsecondary institution or collegiate athletic association committing such violation.
(2) A plaintiff who prevails in an action under the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act shall be entitled to:
(a) Actual damages;
(b) Such preliminary and other equitable or declaratory relief as may be appropriate; and
(c) Reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred.
(3) A public postsecondary institution may be sued upon claims arising under the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act only to the extent allowed under the State Tort Claims Act, the State Contract Claims Act, or the State Miscellaneous Claims Act, except that a civil action for a violation of the Nebraska Student-Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Rights Act may only be brought within one year after the cause of action has accrued.

Legislative History

Source: Laws 2020, LB962, § 8; Laws 2022, LB1137, § 8. Cross References: State Contract Claims Act, see section 81-8,302. State Miscellaneous Claims Act, see section 81-8,294. State Tort Claims Act, see section 81-8,235.