18 U.S.C. § 2724. Civil action

1. (a)
   (a)

   Cause of Action.—

   A person who knowingly obtains, discloses or uses personal information, from a motor vehicle record, for a purpose not permitted under this chapter shall be liable to the individual to whom the information pertains, who may bring a civil action in a United States district court.
2. (b)
   (b)

   Remedies.—

   The court may award—

   1. (1)
      (b)(1)actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages in the amount of $2,500;
   2. (2)
      (b)(2)punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law;
   3. (3)
      (b)(3)reasonable attorneys’ fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and
   4. (4)
      (b)(4)such other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate.