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(a)
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(1) A person alleging a violation of this subchapter may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief or damages, or both.
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(2) As used in subdivision (a)(1) of this section, “damages” means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of this subchapter, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
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(b) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (a) of this section may be brought in the circuit court for:
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(1) The county where the alleged violation occurred; or
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(2) The county where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides or has his or her principal place of business.
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(c) In a civil action under this subchapter, the court in its discretion may allow the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
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(d) A court rendering a judgment in an action brought pursuant to this subchapter may award all or a portion of the costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees and witness fees, to the complainant in the action if the court determines that the award is appropriate.
