Nevada: consumer-protection statute

Private right of action

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

An action may be brought by any person who is a victim of consumer fraud.

NRS 41.600

An action may be brought by any person who is a victim of consumer fraud.

Actual damages

Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.

Any damages that the claimant has sustained.

NRS 41.600

Any damages that the claimant has sustained;

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.

The claimant's costs in the action and reasonable attorney's fees.

NRS 41.600

The claimant’s costs in the action and reasonable attorney’s fees.

Notice or demand before suit

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

appropriate notice must be given by the district attorney to any person against whom an action is brought

NRS 598.0987

appropriate notice must be given by the district attorney to any person against whom an action is brought

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.

Any equitable relief that the court deems appropriate.

NRS 41.600

Any equitable relief that the court deems appropriate;

Attorney general civil penalties

Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.

not to exceed $15,000 for each violation

NRS 598.0999

may recover a civil penalty not to exceed $15,000 for each violation.