Tennessee SB0467 amends civil liability laws to allow individuals to sue commercial entities for damages if they knowingly violate certain statutes.

Tennessee SB0467 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, relative to civil liability. It allows individuals to sue commercial entities for nominal damages, actual damages, punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees if the entity knowingly engages in acts that violate specified statutes. The act also permits class actions and allows individuals to bring civil actions regardless of whether the entity was convicted of a related criminal offense. The attorney general and reporter can seek injunctive relief and issue guidance to help entities comply with the law.

Tennessee SB0467 amends civil liability laws to allow individuals to sue commercial entities for damages if they knowingly violate certain statutes.

Tennessee SB0467 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, relative to civil liability. It allows individuals to sue commercial entities for nominal damages, actual damages, punitive damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees if the entity knowingly engages in acts that violate specified statutes. The act also permits class actions and allows individuals to bring civil actions regardless of whether the entity was convicted of a related criminal offense. The attorney general and reporter can seek injunctive relief and issue guidance to help entities comply with the law.