North Carolina: consumer-protection statute

Private right of action

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

yes

§ 75-16

such person, firm or corporation so injured shall have a right of action on account of such injury done

Actual damages

Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

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.

treble damages

§ 75-16

judgment shall be rendered in favor of the plaintiff and against the defendant for treble the amount fixed by the verdict

Attorney fees

Rules for recovering the cost of legal representation.

discretionary, to prevailing party's attorney, payable by losing party

§ 75-16.1

the presiding judge may, in his discretion, allow a reasonable attorney fee to the duly licensed attorney representing the prevailing party

Notice or demand before suit

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

Not found in the statute text reviewed

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.

Not found in the statute text reviewed

Attorney general civil penalties

Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.

up to $5,000 per violation

§ 75-15.2

impose a civil penalty against the defendant of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation