Utah § 53H-7-204 Cause of action.

Utah Statutes

§ 53H-7-204 — Cause of action.

Utah·Title 53H Higher Education·Ch. 53H-7 Students' Rights and Responsibilities·Part 53H-7-2 Campus Free Expression

(1)The following persons may bring an action in a state court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin a violation of this part or to recover compensatory damages, reasonable court costs, or reasonable attorney fees:

(1)(a) the attorney general; or

(1)(b) a person claiming that the person's rights, as described in this part, were violated.

(2)In an action brought under this part, if the court finds a violation of this part, the court:

(2)(a) shall enjoin the violation;

(2)(b) shall, if a person whose rights, as described in this part, were violated brought the action, award the person:

(2)(b)(i) at least $500 for an initial violation; and

(2)(b)(ii) if the person notifies the institution of the violation, $50 for each day the violation continues after the notification; and

(2)(c) may award a

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(1) The following persons may bring an action in a state court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin a violation of this part or to recover compensatory damages, reasonable court costs, or reasonable attorney fees:
(1)(a) the attorney general; or
(1)(b) a person claiming that the person's rights, as described in this part, were violated.
(2) In an action brought under this part, if the court finds a violation of this part, the court:
(2)(a) shall enjoin the violation;
(2)(b) shall, if a person whose rights, as described in this part, were violated brought the action, award the person:
(2)(b)(i) at least $500 for an initial violation; and
(2)(b)(ii) if the person notifies the institution of the violation, $50 for each day the violation continues after the notification; and
(2)(c) may award a prevailing plaintiff:
(2)(c)(i) compensatory damages;
(2)(c)(ii) reasonable court costs; or
(2)(c)(iii) reasonable attorney fees.
(3) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 7, Governmental Immunity Act of Utah, an institution that violates this part is not immune from suit or liability for the violation.

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