West Virginia Code § 29-19-15a

Private actions and class actions
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(a) Any person who suffers injury or damages as a result of acts or practices in violation of
the provisions of this article may bring a civil action against the charitable organization,
professional fund raiser, or professional solicitor engaged in such acts or practices. The
person may recover such damages sustained as a result of such acts and practices, costs
incurred, and reasonable attorneys' fees. Punitive damages may be awardede in cases of
intentional violations of this article.
(b) The Attorney General, or Secretary of State, in a representative capacity on behalf of any
person entitled to bring an action under this article, or any persoun entitled to bring an action
under this article, may institute a class action, pursuant to the applicable rules of civil
procedure governing class actions, for the recovery of damatges.

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