Oklahoma: consumer-protection statute

Private right of action

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

The aggrieved consumer shall have a private right of action for damages, including but not limited to, costs and attorney's fees.

§15-756.1

the aggrieved consumer shall have a private right of action for damages, including but not limited to, costs and attorney's fees

Actual damages

Recovery for the loss a person actually suffered.

Violator liable to the aggrieved consumer for actual damages sustained by the customer and costs of litigation including reasonable attorney's fees.

§15-756.1

liable to the aggrieved consumer for the payment of actual damages sustained by the customer and costs of litigation

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.

Costs of litigation including reasonable attorney's fees to the aggrieved consumer.

§15-756.1

costs of litigation including reasonable attorney's fees, and the aggrieved consumer shall have a private right of action

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.

Attorney General or district attorney may seek to enjoin or obtain a restraining order against a violator.

§15-756.1

To enjoin, or to obtain a restraining order against a person who has violated, is violating, or is likely to violate

Attorney general civil penalties

Civil monetary penalties sought by the attorney general.

Not found in the statute text reviewed