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50 U.S.C. § 4042 — Private right of action

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  1. (a)In generalAny person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may in a civil action—
    1. (1)obtain any appropriate equitable or declaratory relief with respect to the violation;
    2. (2)recover all other appropriate relief, including monetary damages; and
    3. (3)be a representative party on behalf of members of a class or be a member of a class, in accordance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary.
  2. (b)Costs and attorney feesThe court may award to a person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter who prevails in an action brought under subsection (a) the costs of the action, including a reasonable attorney fee.