Punitive damages and attorney’s fees

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.1-3., under Chapter 28-6.1 Lie Detector Tests as Conditions of Employment.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.1-3.

In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may:

(1) Award punitive damages to a prevailing employee or prospective employee in addition to any award of actual damages; and

(2) Award reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to a prevailing employee or prospective employee.