Maryland: consumer-protection statute

Private right of action

Whether a person may bring a civil action under the statute.

yes

§13–407

any person may bring an action to recover for injury or loss sustained by him as the result of a practice prohibited by this title

Actual damages

Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.

recovery for injury or loss sustained

§13–407

any person may bring an action to recover for injury or loss sustained by him as the result of a practice prohibited by this title

Statutory minimum damages

A stated minimum or fixed amount of damages.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Multiple or punitive damages

Damages multiplied or increased to punish unlawful conduct.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Attorney fees

Rules for recovering the cost of legal representation.

court may award reasonable attorney's fees to person awarded damages; discretionary

§13–407

who is awarded damages may also seek, and the court may award, reasonable attorney’s fees

Notice or demand before suit

Notice or a demand that must be sent before bringing an action.

Attorney General shall serve notice of general relief sought at least seven days before injunction action

§13–406

The Attorney General shall serve notice of the general relief sought on the alleged violator at least seven days before the action for an injunction is filed

Class action limits

Restrictions on bringing claims on behalf of a class.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

FTC interpretation clause

Directions to consider FTC or federal interpretations when applying the statute.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Time limit for a claim

The period in which an action must be brought.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Injunctive relief

Court orders requiring conduct to stop or change.

Attorney General may seek injunction to prohibit violation

§13–406

The Attorney General may seek an injunction to prohibit a person who has engaged or is engaging in a violation of this title

Attorney general civil penalties

Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.

Not found in the statute text reviewed